Liverpool have completed the signing of Stg£4million-rated midfielder John Arne Riise from Monaco.
The 20-year-old is due to arrive on Friday after agreeing a five-year deal, according to the club's website.
The news is bound to disappoint Fulham, who were leading the race to secure his signature up until the end of last week.
Riise was a regular in the Monaco side that won the title in 1999-2000 but fell out of favour with coach Claude Puel after saying he wanted to leave.
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Rated one of Norway's brightest prospects, Riise broke through with provincial club Aalesund, who say they are due 20 per cent of the undisclosed transfer fee.
PA