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Liverpool complete signing of Jordan Henderson

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Liverpool have confirmed on Thursday evening that Jordan Henderson has completed his big-money move from Sunderland.

The Anfield club have reportedly negotiated a £16 million fee for the England midfielder, who made his international debut during the recent Premier League campaign.

A statement on the Reds' official website reads: "Liverpool Football Club have completed the signing of Jordan Henderson after the 20-year-old passed a medical and agreed personal terms. Henderson travelled to Merseyside on Wednesday after a fee was agreed with Sunderland. He then underwent a medical examination in Liverpool before signing a long-term deal."

Henderson, who admits he cannot wait to link up with Steven Gerrard, commented: "I'm over the moon, overjoyed to be here and I'm really looking forward to it. I was flattered to know Liverpool were interested in me and, once I knew, it was a massive decision for me to make but also a massive opportunity.

"Obviously it's hard to leave your local club. I'm a Sunderland lad, I've supported them all my life. But I'm really looking forward to the future now and obviously this is a massive opportunity for me. I'm really excited by it."

News of David N'Gog's transfer in the opposite direction, worth a reported £7 million, is yet to be confirmed. However, Liverpool's director of football Damien Comolli still expects N'Gog to leave.

"Sunderland have had a strong interest in David, so we've agreed to let David speak to Sunderland about his future to see if he's interested in going there," Comolli said in the Daily Post. "They've expressed a strong interest, so we'll see what's next for him."

A statement on Sunderland's official website confirmed Henderson had penned a "long-term deal with Liverpool.

"Liverpool have signed Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old travelled to the Merseyside club's Melwood training ground on Wednesday to discuss terms and undergo a medical after the two clubs agreed a substantial fee.

"All the relevant paperwork has now been completed and Henderson, who is currently away on international duty with England's under-21 side, has penned a 'long-term' deal at Anfield."

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