Riera signs for Reds

Liverpool have signed Spain winger Albert Riera from La Liga side Espanyol for an undisclosed fee.

The 26-year-old has signed a four-year contract at Anfield after choosing Rafael Benitez’s side over a host of other clubs including neighbours Everton.

Riera, who has been given the number 11 shirt at Anfield, has previously played in the Barclays Premier League in the 2005-06 season when he was on loan at Manchester City.