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Downing seals Liverpool switch

ESPN staff
July 15, 2011
Stewart Downing goes on a driving run © PA Photos
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Liverpool concluded a busy Friday of transfer activity by wrapping up the capture of Stewart Downing from Aston Villa.

The Reds sealed a deal for keeper Alexander Doni earlier in the day and followed up the free transfer signing with the £20 million purchase of England winger Downing.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has spent much of the summer recruiting midfielders, and Downing has followed the likes of Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam into Anfield.

The 26-year-old has put his name to a long-term deal and he is relishing the prospect of impressing the Anfield faithful.

"It's a great feeling and I'm very happy to be here," Downing told the club's official website. "It's been a long time coming and I've had to wait a few weeks, but I'm really pleased to be here.

"With the tradition, the manager and the players they have here, there was a big temptation to come here and once I knew of their interest, there was only one place I wanted to go.

"It will be a great feeling to run out at Anfield. It's always nice to come and play here. The atmosphere is always great and the fans are brilliant.

"When I wanted to come to Liverpool, it was the first thing I thought of - playing at Anfield in front of those great fans. I'm really looking forward to it."

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