Liverpool have completed the £35m signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal.
The 24-year-old passed a medical on Wednesday after the
Gunners accepted Liverpool's bid for a player who made it clear he would
not extend his Emirates contract beyond next summer.Oxlade-Chamberlain has since agreed personal terms on a long-term deal, and the transfer was confirmed at 12pm on Deadline Day.
Speaking from England's St George's Park base, Oxlade-Chamberlain said: "I'm delighted to have signed for Liverpool and a big thank you to everyone here at the FA that has made this possible, using the facilities. It has been a massive help.
"I'm not going to say too much. I'm here with England and we've got two big games coming up, so I want to focus on them. But I can't wait to get to Melwood."
A post on his Instagram page, addressed to Arsenal fans, read: "After six years, three FA Cup wins and countless incredible memories, the time has come for me to move on from Arsenal.
"I know my choice might come as a surprise to many, and the decision to leave was tough after being a part of the club for so many years, but I feel that this move is right for the next stage in my ongoing development."
Oxlade-Chamberlain was used at wing-back in his final few months at Arsenal, and his desire to establish himself in central midfield was a motivating factor in his departure.
"He may still be young but he has a lot of experience in the Premier League, Champions League and for his country. Already he is a very, very good player and I think he has the mentality and desire to get even better - and that excites me.
"I am really, really happy we have got Alex signed. Since the last game I have been waiting and hoping we could make this transfer - and when I got the news he was ours it was fantastic."
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