Liverpool kick off the big name signings

**JamesRoyale** · 05-21-2008, 11:06 AM

25 year old swiss right back Phillip Degan is the latest player to be given flase hope and show why liverpool are destined for another season of fighting for 4th place. Kind of reminds me of the addition of Voronin.

ESPNsoccernet - England - Reds confirm signing of Swiss defender Degen

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has begun his summer overhaul of the Reds' underperforming squad by bringing in Switzerland right-back Philipp Degen on a free transfer.

The 25-year-old will leave Borussia Dortmund for Anfield on July 1 when his contract with the Bundesliga club expires.

The former Basel defender will vie with Alvaro Arbeloa and Steve Finnan for the right-back berth after he returns from Euro 2008.

Benitez believes Degen can provide an attacking edge down the right flank.

He said: 'Philipp is still young but has gained great experience from playing in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and on the international stage with Switzerland.

'He also played in the Champions League during his time with Basel and so is used to top-level football.

'He is an offensive player with great energy and a winning mentality.

'His strength is going forward and I am confident he will be prove to be a quality addition to our squad.'

Degen admitted he took little time to agree to the transfer.

'When I received the offer from Liverpool, there was no doubt I would accept it,' he said.

'They are one of the biggest clubs in the world and I am looking forward to the challenge of establishing myself there and playing in the best league there is.'

mark08 · 05-21-2008, 11:18 AM

not a bad player i hear, but it could yet be one of rafas dodgy frees again!

**JamesRoyale** · 05-21-2008, 11:33 AM

he could be a good player. But when i hear about these sorts of things i cant help but think, he would be a good peice of business if he was like 20. But 25, hmmmmmm

When they first signed voronin i thought he was a youth prospect untill i found out he was already in his mid twenties.

**funkdoctorspock** · 05-21-2008, 01:39 PM

Liverpool are in the same positions as Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

They are in debt and have to find ways to get players in. Liverpool really have a lot of work to do, so it isn't surprising that they are bringing in folks on a free. Have to save their pennies for a "big" transfer.

Have no idea who this player is.

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mark08 Status: Youth Squad Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 156 National Team: England Club Team: Man Utd vCash: 436 Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	not a bad player i hear, but it could yet be one of rafas dodgy frees again!