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Liverpool finalise signing of Swiss defender Degen

Liverpool finalise signing of Swiss defender DegenLondon  - Liverpool confirmed Thursday that they have completed the free-transfer signing of Swiss full-back Philipp Degen.

Degen had effectively been signed from Borussia Dortmund in May, but only signed a four-year contract Thursday.

"Sometimes you can find these players on the market," Benitez told the club website.

"When you find a player like him who costs no money it means you can use money for improving other parts of the squad.

"He is a good signing, a player of potential, who can help us improve in the wide areas." (dpa)

Mancini feels title bid will speed up now

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Man U’s tunnel bust-up with Liverpool sparked by ‘spitting’ storm

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Australian fast bowler Dirk Nannes praises hard South African cricket

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PCB keen to retain ‘UAE short listed coach’ Aaqib in Pak team

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Force India driver Di Resta under pressure to perform

Force India driver Di Resta under pressure to performLondon, Feb 4 (ANI): Force India driver Paul Di Resta has confessed to being under pressure to perform during his second full year on the Formula One circuit.  Read more »

i1 Supercar Series put off by a year

i1 Supercar Series put off by a yearChennai, Feb 1 :The much-hyped and twice postponed inaugural i1 Supercar Series will now be held in 2013, according to a press release from the promoters, Machdar Motorsports.  Read more »