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Klopp says Oxlade-Chamberlain has made great decision to quit Arsenal for Liverpool

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2...
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Liverpool have signed Arsenal midfielder.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2017 in London, England.

Jurgen Klopp has told Liverpool’s official website that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has made a ‘great decision’ to join the club.

The Reds have completed a move to sign the England international from Arsenal in a deal which could cost as much as £40 million.

Klopp said: “Already he is a very, very good player and I think he has the mentality and desire to get even better – and that excites me.

“This is someone making a tough decision to leave one great club and come to another great club and I think he had many options, so to get him means I am delighted.

“He didn’t make an easy decision but I think he made a great one to go on this journey with this squad of talented boys and our great supporters. I welcome him to the Liverpool family.”

Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on August 27, 2017 in Liverpool, England.

Oxlade-Chamberlain turned down the opportunity to join Chelsea in order to move to Anfield.

He is currently on international duty with England, and completed a medical at St George’s Park last night in order to complete the transfer.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of England reacts during a England training session ahead of their World Cup Qualifiers against Malta and Slovakia at St Georges Park on August 29, 2017 in Burton-...

Oxlade-Chamberlain can play in a variety of positions but is hoping to establish himself as a central midfielder for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

At Liverpool he will also get the opportunity to play Champions League football this season instead of Europa League with the Gunners.