Less than three hours before their first English Premier League, EPL, match, Liverpool has completed the signing of Mario Balotelli from AC Milan.
It was gathered that the Italian striker has signed a three-year deal with last season's EPL runner up after the 24-year old passed a medical at Anfield.
Speaking after signing the contract, Balotelli told the club's official website: "I'm very happy. We've been talking about coming here and now I'm happy to be here.
"Liverpool are one of the best teams here in England and the football is very good here.
"It's a great team with young players, and that's why I came here."
Reports suggest Balotelli will earn £90,000-a-week with added incentives included in the contract.
It has been confirmed that Balotelli will wear the number 45 shirt.
Liverpool are in action against Manchester City tonight, however he will not be eligible to play against his former side.
Balotelli needed to have signed by noon on Friday to have been able to play in tonight's match.
Despite not being able to play, Balotelli is believed will take his place in the stands to watch over his former and future sides.
The first match Balotelli will be available for is Sunday's (August 31) game against Tottenham.
Balotelli joins Liverpool after a year-and-a-half with Milan, where he scored 30 goals in 54 appearances.
The forward helped Manchester City to the title in 2012 after moving from Inter Milan.
Balotelli has also clinched several other winners' medals during his career so far, which include the Champions League, three Serie A championships and an FA Cup.
He has won 33 caps for Italy and scored 13 goals for his country.
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