Liverpool confirms addition of Swiss defender Degen

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05/20/2008 - Liverpool, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Liverpool has confirmed that Switzerland defender Philipp Degen will move to Anfield after the Euro finals.

The 25-year-old right-back has decided to make the move to England at the end of his contract with German club Borussia Dortmund.

Degen joined Dortmund in the summer of 2005 from FC Basel and helped his current club reach the German Cup final this season.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez told the club's official website: "Philipp is still young, but has gained great experience from playing in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund and on the international stage with Switzerland.

"He also played in the Champions League during his time with Basel and so is used to top level football.

"He is an offensive player with great energy and a winning mentality. His strength is going forward and I am confident that he will be prove to be a quality addition to our squad."

Degen himself added: "When I received the offer from Liverpool, there was no doubt I would accept it.

"I am looking forward to the challenge of establishing myself there and playing in the best league there is."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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Peter O’Toole in "Venus": 16/5

Will Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness": 16/1

Forest Whitaker in "The Last King of Scotland": 1/11

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Judi Dench in "Notes on a Scandal": 15/1

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Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada": 10/1

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"The Lives of Others" – Germany: 7/2

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"Days of Glory (Indigenes)" – Algeria: 23/1

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