Official: Sturridge signs for Livepool FC

Liverpool FC have today announced the signing of Chelsea and English forward Daniel Sturridge on a long-term deal, supposed to be five years.

The 23-year old had been on Rodger’s radar for a while now and his limited game-time at Chelsea this season prompted him to quickly make the switch to the Merseyside outfit. The news will come as a relief for Liverpool fans who have been craving for a strike force up front to reduce the burden on Luis Suarez.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 13: Daniel Sturridge of Chelsea in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on May 13, 2012 in London, England.

Sturridge on signing, said - “I am humbled and happy to be here.”

“Brendan Rodgers said he sees me here for a long time – and I also see myself here for a long time. I’ve not signed here to play for a couple of years and then move on.

“I’ve signed to be here for as long as possible. It’s a humongous club – for me, one of the biggest in the world – and to have the fans and world-class players we have here is amazing.”

Sturridge will however not take part in today’s League match against Sunderland at Anfield.