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– Liverpool have signed midfielder Arthur Melo from Juventus on a season-long loan deal, the clubs announced Thursday.
– The Brazil international travelled to England from Turin earlier in the day in order to complete the deal before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
We’re delighted to confirm the signing of @arthurhromelo on loan from Juventus for the remainder of the 2022-23 season, subject to international clearance 🙌🔴
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 1, 2022
– “I’m really, really happy to be here wearing this great shirt with this famous badge that represents so much in world football, it’s a dream,” Arthur told Liverpool’s website.
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– “We talked a lot, and our ideas and visions were a good fit so I’m sure it was the right choice. I’m really happy and highly motivated to continue living my dream on the pitch and giving my all in a Liverpool shirt.”
👋 @arthurhromelo 👋 pic.twitter.com/HVBh9qP0nE
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 1, 2022
– Arthur’s move to the Premier League side accelerated late on Wednesday after Jordan Henderson was injured in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Newcastle.
– Jurgen Klopp’s side were already short in midfield for that game with Naby Keita and Thiago Alcantara among those sidelined.
– Klopp confirmed earlier in the week that Liverpool were open to signing another midfielder if the right opportunity came up.
– Arthur, 26, joined Juventus from Barcelona for around €70 million in 2020. He has spent just two seasons at Barcelona, where he made 72 appearances after signing from Gremio.
