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Rafa admits Johnson was pricey

Rafa admits Johnson was pricey

24 June 2009 - 10:08

Rafa Benitez admitted that Glen Johnson cost a little too much that he had hoped to have paid, after Liverpool completed a £17.5 million move for the Portsmouth man, beating Chelsea to his signature.

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  • Back in 2007, Johnson joined Portsmouth for only £4 million, representing a huge profit for the Fratton Park outfit.



    However, Benitez was very quick to defend his transfer activity.



    Benitez said: "Sometimes you have to spend a little bit more. You can't compete in the top four of the Premier League unless you spend some money. We were looking for a player of quality and also somebody who is British because of the new Champions League rules. Glen Johnson fits both categories."


    Written by majicka











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