Christian Poulsen Signs

[Reece]

Liverpool FC are delighted to confirm the signing of Christian Poulsen after the midfielder put pen to paper on a three-year deal.

The 30-year-old, who has been capped 77 times by Denmark, arrives from Italian giants Juventus and will wear the No.28 shirt.

Poulsen has previously worked with Roy Hodgson at FC Copenhagen, where he was given his first big break by the current Reds boss.

Stay tuned to Liverpoolfc.tv for the first interview with Christian Poulsen on our new LFCTV Online service, which is launching shortly.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/poulsen-joins-the-reds

[Shaggy]

Good luck Christian, I think you will need it.

It doesn't look as though Mascherano's gonna be sold before Sunday, so Poulsen shouldn't get a game until he's gone. If it's a choice between the two, it's an absolute no-brainer.

[kris90210]

good signing for the price. Looking forward to seeing him play

[Alex]

Now, lets see what hes made of!

[Scratch]

Number 28? Any significence to that number?

[Tee]

Not fussed by this signing but hope he does well obviously.

On the plus side I think he will bring in some good experience to the team.

[SB]

Welcome aboard mate.

[red g]

2.2m only to pay this year, no brainer really.

[spud_gun]

Good luck Christian, I think you will need it.

It doesn't look as though Mascherano's gonna be sold before Sunday, so Poulsen shouldn't get a game until he's gone. If it's a choice between the two, it's an absolute no-brainer.

Poulson should start. Mascherano has made it clear he wants to leave.

He shouldn't player another game for us as far as i'm concerned.

[red g]

1/ Christian Bager Poulsen was born in Asnaes on February 28, 1980 - the same date Public Sleeping Day is celebrated.

2/ Poulsen has 77 caps for Denmark and was a virtual ever-present in their World Cup qualifying campaign, playing 882 out of a possible 900 minutes and scoring two goals. He also figured in all three of their matches in South Africa, notching up 270 minutes and one yellow card.

3/ Christian covered a total of 34.47km on the pitch during the World Cup, reaching a top speed of 27.11km/h.

4/ He also figured for his country at the 2002 World Cup. Poulsen came off the bench in all three group games but accumulated two bookings, meaning he was suspended when England eliminated Denmark in the knockout phase.

5/ The combative midfielder was named as Denmark's Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006, becoming the first player to win the award two years in succession - but he lost the crown to a certain Daniel Agger in 2007.

6/ Poulsen is renowned for his no-nonsense approach on the field, of which he once said: "On the field, I like to win the game. You have some rules when you play and I try to play within these rules. Of course, sometimes you can perhaps step over the limit of what is allowed, but every footballer at this level hates to lose and they will fight and do almost everything they can to win the game."

7/ Christian may find himself on the receiving end of some banter inside the Melwood dressing room due to the alice band he sports in his hair - but don't expect him to be requesting a short back and sides at Herbert's anytime soon: "I've got long hair and I need to keep it out of my eyes. It's part of my image and I will keep it."

8/ Poulsen has played under Roy Hodgson before - during the title-winning 2000-01 season at Danish side Copenhagen.

9/ His form earned him the Danish U21 Player of the Year award and a call-up to the national side. He won his first cap against Holland in November 2001.

10/ Poulsen moved to La Liga in the summer of 2006 following the expiry of his contract at German side Schalke - and his first act was to help new club Seville beat Barcelona in the Super Cup final in Monaco. They also went to on retain the UEFA Cup and lift the Copa del Rey that season.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/christian-poulsen-10-facts

[Scratch]

Born on the 28th Feb...might have answered my own question on why he chose 28 as a number.

[Rich]

Fairly positive about this, reckon he'll surprise a few people.

[Reece]

Fairly positive about this, reckon he'll surprise a few people.

I agree. Got a good feeling about it for some reason, as I said in the other thread.

[PTP]

well i'd imagine that means mascher is on his way in the near future which is a shame but **** him

Looking on - we have to get a min of £25m for mascher, and i'd expect up to £30m

Lets be honest, we all know we aren't challenging for the title this season, it's about steadying the ship and trying to get us back on track. If we get a decent season out of poulsen then great, its' done the trick. Especially if the money from the mascher sale means we can improve at left back and get the extra striker needed.

Welcome poulsen.

[Shaggy]

Poulson should start. Mascherano has made it clear he wants to leave.

He shouldn't player another game for us as far as i'm concerned.

Disagree. Poulsen will barely know his mates names by Sunday and Mascherano's miles better than him. He's wanted to leave for ages and regardless of that he was our best outfield player last season, after a slow start. He played well for the Argies last night and I'd have him in there. Roy also said if he's not gone then he will play against Arsenal. I hope he's a man of his word.