Kyrgiakos set to join Liverpool

Premiership giants Liverpool have confirmed a deal with Greek international Sotirios Kyrgiakos, who is set to join the club from AEK Athens.

The defender himself had already revealed a move to Liverpool, and this was confirmed by both clubs on Wednesday. Following his side’s 4-0 win over Stoke City, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said that the Reds “nearly done the deal subject to a medical”.

“He has experience in British football and Rangers. After that with Frankfurt and the national team. He’s a good player in the air, strong and aggressive. We were looking for a player with experience,” the Spaniard added.

The 30-year-old Kyrgiakos, who may already feature against Aston Villa next weekend, began his career at Panathinaikos in 1998 and had been with AEK since last summer. Between 2002 and now, the defender also earned 50 caps with the Greek national team.