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JOHNSON SIGNS FOUR-YEAR DEAL
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GLEN JOHNSON has become the most expensive defender in Liverpool’s history by sealing his £17million move from Portsmouth.
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The right-back signed a four-year contract at Anfield today and becomes Rafael Benitez's first major signing of the summer.
The move has been welcomed by legendary Liverpool right-back Phil Neal, who believes the England international's arrival can bring the best out of ace goalscorer Fernando Torres.
Neal said: "He reminds me of the great attacking right-backs we have had at the club during the time I was there - and before me as well.
"He is a quality addition and he will provide a lot more ammunition for the forwards, that's for sure.
"Torres will benefit form having Glen in the side more often than not."
He added: "He gets forward well and crosses a decent ball. I watched him closely during the recent England v Andorra and was suitably impressed. He was bubbling with confidence and is a player that catches the eye.
"He's probably got as much defensive quality as I had and he is quite capable of doing a very good job for Liverpool.
"I really do think he's a top quality addition."
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