Charlie Adam signs for Liverpool

Charlie Adam has finally completed his 7.5m GBP transfer from Blackpool to Liverpool. Adam had been linked with a host of Premiership clubs but has finally put pen to paper on a deal at Anfield. Adam joins Jordan Henderson in a new look Liverpool midfield for next year.

Adam has signed a 4 year contract at Anfield, and will link up with his team mates today for the first time.

Ironically, Adam scored the a goal for Blackpool against Liverpool last season at Anfield in Blackpool's 2-1 victory.

"I am absolutely delighted to be here," Adam told www.liverpoolfc.tv after his medical at Anfield.

"It has been a long process but now I can't wait to get started and hopefully this will be a successful period in my career and in the club's history.

"Liverpool is a massive club with terrific players and a terrific manager. You have seen since the new manager came in the forward strides that have been made.

"Kenny (Dalglish) has a terrific respect from players and people in the game. He is a wonderful manager and it's an honour to be able to say I'm going to be able to play for Liverpool.

"I see this as the perfect development for me to come here, play with such wonderful players and hopefully help the team to win trophies, because that's the most important thing."