Liverpool's chief executive Rick Parry has confirmed the signing of Udinese left back Andrea Dossena, according to the club's official website and other fansites.

Earlier in the month, Liverpool were to linked with Dossena for £7m, and now Parry has given the media confirmation.

"We are now ready to confirm the signing of Dossena,” said the chief executive.

“The deal should go through next week after finalising the paperwork."

Dossena was brilliant last season for Udinese playing 34 games and scoring 2 goals. He also helped them reach the UEFA Cup with brilliant offensive defending on the left hand side of play.

The 26-year-old Italian, was also said to be attracting the interest of Juventus, however Juve declined to match the offer price

The player will slot in at left back for Liverpool, and is a direct replacement for John Arne Riise, who last week ended his seven year spell on Merseyside by signing for Serie A side Roma.

Dossena will now be facing competition with Brazilian full-back Fabio Aurelio at the back.

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