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Benitez full of optimism as Swiss star signs on dotted line
Published by Redneck on May 20, 2008
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New signing Philipp Degen will join up with his new team-mates on July 1st after signing for the Reds on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund. He will be competing with Steve Finnan and Alvaro Arbeloa for the starting right-back slot.
The Swiss international star, 25, said “When I received the offer from Liverpool, there was no doubt I would accept it,”
“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.” he proudly added.
Manager Rafael Benitez was equally optimistic adding “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.” he told reporters earlier today.
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Degen capture signals end to Finnan’s Anfield career? : Kop-TV on Wed, 21st May 2008 11:02 am
[...] the capture of Swiss right-back Phillip Degen, and the ever-improving Alvaro Arbeloa, Finnan’s chances of continuing as our starting [...]
Benitez to go on £70m splurge, but is it going to be enough? : Kop-TV on Sun, 25th May 2008 11:34 pm
[...] New signing Phillip Degen (free transfer) has started the ball-rolling which will end Steve Finnan’s five-year Anfield career with a move back to Fulham being rumoured, giving Alvaro Arbeloa something to think about in the fight for the right-back starting role, and Andreas Dossena looks set to become our second signing as a direct replacement for left-back John Arne Riise. [...]
Benitez raises defensive concerns : Kop-TV on Mon, 26th May 2008 12:39 pm
[...] New-signing Phillip Degen (pictured) will be used as a direct replacement for Steve Finnan thus giving Alvaro Arbeloa something to think about as Benitez looks to stiffen up the competition for places. [...]
Finnan relishing Anfield fight : Kop-TV on Thu, 26th Jun 2008 9:06 am
[...] the capture of Phillip Degen from Borussia Dortmund, Reds long-serving right back Steve Finnan, is relishing the forthcoming fight for a regular [...]