Liverpool has announced on their official website the
signing of former Manchester City centre back, Kolo Toure on a free transfer.
The 32-year-old spent four years at the Etihad Stadium after leaving
Arsenal in a 12 million pound deal, but made just 13
appearances last term and was excluded from the club's Champions League squad.
Toure arrives at Anfield having won two Premier League
titles and three FA Cups during an 11-year stay in England, and the Ivorian is
the first from his country to represent Liverpool, and he says Liverpool's
stature in the game made the move an easy decision.
Kolo Toure who has
been allotted jersey Number 4, formally worn by another veteran defender; Sami
Hyypia will provide defensive cover for Liverpool.
"This means a lot to me," Toure told the club's
official website. "First, I'm joining one of the best clubs in England.
When I left City it was important for me to stay in England because it's the
best league and to join Liverpool is massive for me.
"I chose Liverpool because of the history and because
of the spirit of the team and the people here."
Toure becomes Liverpool's fourth signing of a busy transfer
window so far following the arrivals of forwards Luis Alberto and Iago Aspas
and goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.
The center back joins the club following veteran Jamie
Carragher's retirement at the end of last season.
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