Cahill joins Liverpool
England international, Gary Cahill has left Chelsea FC to join rivals Liverpool FC, much to the dismay of The Blues fans. Liverpool confirmed the signing on their website, just a day before the two teams face each other in a premier league fixture at Anfield. Cahill was signed for a fee of 10.75 million and he signed a 4 year contract which will see him earn 100 k p/w.
Cahill, just like Ozil, handed in a transfer request but Cahill's reason was different. The former Bolton captain felt that the club was underachieving as they're currently 5th in the league, however at one point, they were as low as 13th. He asked Chelsea if he could leave and they said yes, but nobody would have expected him to move to such a rival, especially when the two clubs will face each other twice in two weeks.
The defender is known to play his way out of trouble, and also to run with the ball a lot. During his time at Chelsea, it was evident that Cahill was a good defender and often Chelsea's best. On various occasions in big matches, Cahill would save Chelsea with last ditch tackles and great clearances. Perhaps Chelsea underrated him.
We couldn't get any word from Barnes on the signing but Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher spoke to us about what he felt about Liverpool's latest signing:
"I think they've gotten themselves a real bargain there. 10.75 for arguably one of the best English defenders in the world? A good signing there, although many may think otherwise. He'll solidify that defence and add some more competition for the likes of Skrtel and Agger. Kolo is competition but he is mainly back up, Cahill will be hungry to start. I don't think Chelsea fans have a right to be angry with him after they underestimated him so much."
Also Sky sources tell us that Sebastian Coates, has been sold to Arsenal for 5 million. Barnes is said to have tried to ship him out in the summer transfer window but failed too. Sevilla and Arsenal both made bids and had their bids accepted. Coates opted to stay in England as he chose Arsenal.
Cahill is likely to feature against Chelsea tomorrow night alongside with new signing Ozil. Both will be hoping to make their full debuts for the club. For more information on the signing of Gary Cahill, you can get it here, on Sky sports news.