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Liverpool complete Lazar Markovic deal

Liverpool complete the signing of Lazar Markovic from Benfica on a long-term deal.

Liverpool have completed the signing of forward Lazar Markovic from Benfica.

The 20-year-old Serbia international has joined the Premier League club on a long-term deal for a reported fee of £20m.

Markovic leaves Benfica following a one-season spell with the Portuguese outfit, where he scored six goals in 39 games.

"I am very happy that I have joined such a great club," he told Liverpool's official website.

"I hope that I will fulfil the expectations of the supporters, coaches, players and all connected to the club. I have seen what the players are like, I have seen what the supporters are like, and I cannot wait to start playing here."

Markovic has scored two goals in 12 appearances for the Serbian national team.

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Benfica's Serb forward Lazar Markovic celebrates after his team scored the equalizer during the Portuguese league football match Sporting CP vs SL Benfica at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on August 31, 2013
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