Liverpool Tie up Deal for Norwegian
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Norwegian centre back Stefan Strandberg from Rosenborg BK for a fee of £450,000.
The 23-year-old has been signed as cover for the main defenders in the Liverpool squad, but Strandberg will not join the club until the start of the January transfer window.
Liverpool have had good relationships with Norwegian players in the past, most notably fullback John Arne Riise, who now plays his football at Fulham. Comparisons have been made between Strandberg and Fulham centre back Brede Hangeland, who is considered by many a Norwegian legend, but his career never really got going, and he has been with Fulham since the 2007-2008 season.
Hangeland has received a lot of praise, however, and he has gone on to captain the national side. Strandberg has been labeled as 'the next Hangeland', and Liverpool fans will be happy at acquiring the player for such a low fee.