Keane looking forward to new chapter with boyhood idols

Premier League / Maxliu / 29 July 2008 / Leave a Comment

Robbie Keane completes his acrimonious move to Liverpool where he is looking forward to linking up with Fernando Torres.

After completing his protracted transfer to Liverpool, Robbie Keane is beginning a new chapter in his life which he says is a dream come true.

Keane, a boyhood Liverpool supporter, has joined Liverpool for around £20 million - the second highest fee the reds have ever paid for a player- and the Irishman is delighted with the move.

But Tottenham were relucant to sell Keane, who scored 80 goals in 197 appearances during a six year spell at the club, and complained to the Premier League about Liverpool's conduct - a complaint they have since retracted. Neverthless, Spurs chairman Dan Levy yesterday described the transfer as an "enforced sale", describing the fee as "compensation."

Today Keane said: "I had six fantastic seasons at Tottenham. I gave everything, always 110%, and I enjoyed every minute at the club.

"This is a new chapter in my life and I can only focus on what is best for me."

Keane is [20.0] to be in Betfair's Premier League Top Goalscorer market with Liverpool [8.6] to win the Premier League.