Liverpool have signed Switzerland international defender Philipp Degen on a free transfer from German club Borussia Dortmund. The 25-year-old former Basel player has signed a four-year deal.
Degen began his career with Basel in 1996, making his debut in 2001, before joining Dortmund in 2005.
"His strength is going forward," said Rafael Benitez
"He is an offensive player with great energy and a winning mentality.
Degen unused substitute during Euro 2008, Degen agreed to join Liverpool in May.
Liverpool also expect to complete the signing of Udinese defender Andrea Dossena in the next few days.
