Premier League - Liverpool seal Johnson deal

Eurosport - Fri, 26 Jun 19:22:00 2009

Glen Johnson has agreed a four-year contract with Liverpool after completing his transfer from Portsmouth.

FOOTBALL Portsmouth full back Glen Johnson, linked with a a move to Chelsea - 0

The 24-year-old right-back completed his move for a fee believed to be £17million, although much of that will be offset by money still owed from Peter Crouch's transfer to Fratton Park last summer.

Benitez has already accepted he paid over the odds for the England international but stressed there were many factors which made the deal the right one for the club.

"We knew the market was going to be difficult this summer and some of it has been crazy," said Benitez.

"Manchester City and Chelsea were there - they were making offers. We had to be quick and the club acted quickly.

"It was down to the player whether he chose us or City or Chelsea and he chose us."

PA Sport

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  1. At least now we have someone to replace Riise.Welcome­ to Liverpool Johnson

    From fred.frank12, on Sun 5 Jul 3:05AM

  2. Welcome to Liverpool,Glen .I hope you can aid Liverpool­ to win Premier League and other Cup.

    From naim_pires, on Sun 28 Jun 8:48AM

  3. if we paid £6million for degen who play a few games­ only zen paying 3 times dat amount for johnson who is­ 10 times better zan im its a gud bargain. welldone­ RAFA!!
    Keep alonso n maccherano n wil b champion this­ yr.

    From krishna, on Sun 28 Jun 1:38AM

  4. Why do all the manc fans sound like insurance ads these­ days. everything they say now is followed with the word­ 'fact'. just like insurance ads, its not fact,­ its balls.

    From THOMAS, on Sat 27 Jun 12:35PM

  5. Johnson! Goal....................... and thats it­ Liverpool win there 1st prem title and go 1 infront of­ ManU on league title wins !!!!! Good luck with­ LFC Glen..

    From bryjones71, on Sat 27 Jun 10:37AM

  6. good! I reckonj thats Arbeloa gone!

    From Nath, on Sat 27 Jun 10:35AM

  7. 50.Does anyone know where i could get a free­ Playstation­ 3?

    From David, on Fri 26 Jun 10:36PM

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    FACT

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  11. Change your tune mmmooose, you keep harping on how­ useless Liverpool are!,

    Your probably one of those­ glory hunting arseholes, who started supporting Man Utd­ since they started winning!!!!!!.

    By the way your not­ Arthur Askey with your "I Thank You" at the­ end of your complete drivel.

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    From Jonathan M, on Sat 27 Jun 1:01AM
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  14. hey hey

    From mike, on Sat 27 Jun 12:39AM

  15. how about the other side?
    quickly get de ceglie from­ juve...
    and then we are strong at the baseline..

    From aki, on Fri 26 Jun 11:54PM
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    Johnson chose Liverpool over Man City and Chelsea­­ because Liverpool's expectations are much lower.­­ Apparently according to the scouse muppet bin dippers­ a­ good season for Liverpool is winning nothing and­ coming­ second. I thank you.

    From Mmmm000se, on Fri 26 Jun 11:53PM

  17. Best Wishes to Glen Johnson he is a star act. As a­ Pompey fan I am very sorry he is going. But he is­ travelling to a great club. Good luck to Liverpool hope­ you do the business this season.

    From Gerry, on Fri 26 Jun 11:48PM

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  20. Not you handyandyisalways a post or 2 was deleted!! ??­ Jko now a post 40 the tick bstard!
    Thbs up to good luck­ Glen!

    From bryjones71, on Fri 26 Jun 9:29PM
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