Liverpool have acquired the services of Roberto Firmino from Hoffenhiam for an undisclosed fee subject to a medical.
Reds' chief executive Ian Ayre flew out to Chile, where Firmino currently is for the Copa America, to wrap up a deal that Goal understands is worth £21.8 million up front, and which could rise to £28m.
The 23-year-old will complete a medical after the conclusion of the tournament and has penned terms on a long-term contract at Anfield.
Firmino had also attracted interest from Manchester United, having scored 10 goals and provided 12 assists in all competitions last season, but has now opted to join Brendan Rodgers's side.
#LFC are delighted to announce they have signed Roberto Firmino from Hoffenheim, subject to a medical #FirminoLFCpic.twitter.com/rWRHhTmHuB
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 24, 2015
The attacking midfielder, who can also play as a striker, has spent four years with Hoffenheim and made his international debut in November 2014 after impressing in the Bundesliga.
Liverpool's acquisition of Firmino may have been accelerated by Manchester City's interest in Raheem Sterling, with the Premier League giants looking to buy the 20-year-old this summer.
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