Stewart Downing has today completed his transfer from Aston Villa to Liverpool. The winger, who has 27 England caps, put his signature on a long-term deal after passing a medical. Downing is the club's fourth major signing of the summer following Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam and Alexander Doni. "It's a great feeling and I'm very happy to be here," the 26-year-old told Liverpoolfc.tv. "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." He added: "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." Downing became Liverpool's fourth major signing of a busy summer so far, following in the footsteps of Jordan Henderson, Charlie Adam and Alexander Doni. And the winger is determined to repay Kenny Dalglish's faith in bringing him to Merseyside. On his aims for his Reds career, Downing said: "It would be nice to win something. I'm sure that's the same objective for everyone, not just me personally. My aim is to be in the team, to play well and give something back because the manager has pushed the boat out to get me here, so hopefully I can give him something back. Downing's acquisition significantly bolsters the options at Dalglish's disposal for 2011-12, with the new signing capable of operating comfortably on either flank. He admits, however, that he'll be happy to fill in wherever the gaffer sees fit. Downing said: "It depends on where the manager sees me playing. Last season at Aston Villa I played on the right, I can play on the left. Getting a few goals and a few assists for the lads up front, that's what I'm hoping for." Source: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/reds-seal-downing-deal Pictures Of Stewart At Melwood: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/pics-downing-at-melwood Downing's First Interview: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/downing-the-first-interview He's a good signing who will get the balls into the box and into players like Carroll and Suarez. His stats are excellent and i'm confident he will perform at Liverpool Football Club. Welcome to the club Stewart. You'll never walk alone. Your thoughts?
Glad we have finally signed a natural winger, although i hope he plays to the line more as he has a tendency to cut inside. Bit overpriced in my opinion, but a good signing as he is a premierleague veteran (at 26). He is one of ours now so i for one will support him and wish him all the best
Excellent. Left back next please. The interview also states that Doni has been confirmed as on the books
