He rejected a new contract offer from Arsenal
Chamberlain underwent his medical last night
⚽ **TRANSFERS: English Premier League 2017/18** ⚽
Player: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Age: 24 years
Position: Central Midfield
To: Liverpool FC
From: Arsenal
Estimated Fee: £35 - £40 Million
The Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain transfer saga has finally concluded after the player completed his move to Premier League rivals Liverpool.
The England international put pen to paper signing a ___ year deal with the club set to be worth an initial £35 Million which could rise to £40 Million based on performances.
The last time Liverpool and Arsenal faced off against each other, Liverpool ran out 4-0 winners and Chamberlain began in the Right Wing back role.
Chamberlain's favored position is in the central attacking midfield role which Liverpool look likely to deploy him at. He has also reportedly taken a 60k pay cut to join the club
At Arsenal, Chamberlain made 198 appearances, scoring 20 goals with 32 assists winning back-to-back FA Cups. But he hasn't established himself in a starting role. This is bizarre as he possesses a lot of talent.
Arsenal recently shifted to the Wing back system and Chamberlain began playing as a Right Wing back which wasn't suiting his style of play. Chamberlain rejected a new contract offer from Arsenal this month which included a significant pay rise.
Hence, he was right to reject a new contract and was on the verge of signing with Chelsea but as manager Antonio Conte was expected to once again deploy him in a Wing back role and the deal fell through.
Chamberlain may be one of the quickest dribblers in the Premier League. His work rate through central midfield will be amazing for a Liverpool side who love to play with a high press. They have a dominant central midfield for this season and especially for next season after the high profile arrival of Naby Keita.
His signing is going to boost Liverpool's title ambitions this season and it may not be the last deadline day transfer with reported moves for defender Virgil Van Dijk & winger Thomas Lemar on the cards. Chamberlain's signing may be turn out to be the best deadline day deal this summer. All the best to him.
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