English Translation:
The English football club "Liverpool" officially announced that they have acquired Brazilian football talent and "Hoffenheim" forward Roberto Firmino. Although the transfer fee was not disclosed, it is said that the "Reds" paid around 30 million euros for the 23-year-old player.
The young Brazilian scored 7 goals and made 10 assists in 33 matches in the German league for his club. In the Brazilian national team, R. Firmino scored 4 goals in 9 matches.
At the moment, R. Firmino is with the Brazilian national team, competing in the "Copa America" championship. With Neymar suspended, the new "Liverpool" player is the main attacking weapon for Brazil.
The "Reds" may offer the 30 million euros as they are soon to finalize a deal with "Manchester City" for the sale of the young Raheem Sterling. The "City" will have to pay around 50-60 million euros for the promising star.
"Sky Sports" reports that the price for Firmino could be between 30 and 40 million euros. If this figure is confirmed, R. Firmino would become the second most expensive purchase in Liverpool's history. In the 2010-11 season, the "Reds" paid 41 million euros for Andy Carroll, with Fernando Torres' acquisition for 38 million euros in second place.
Until now, "Manchester United" was considered the leader in the fight for R. Firmino's signature, but "Liverpool" won the race.
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