"Liverpool" and "Villarreal" swapped defenders © EuroFootball.com

As expected, there was an exchange of right-backs. Josemi is returning to Spain, and the European champions are being joined by Dutch national team defender Jan Kromkamp.

The 25-year-old J. Kromkamp successfully passed his medical examination on Wednesday and signed a contract with an English club.

Meanwhile, Josemi, who was Rafael Benitez's first purchase at Liverpool in the summer of 2004, is moving to Villarreal. It is unclear if any money was exchanged in this deal.

It is rumored that both players were unhappy at their clubs because they could not overcome the language barrier.

Since J. Kromkamp has already played in the UEFA Champions League with Villarreal, he will not be able to help Liverpool in this tournament.