Christian Benteke joins Crystal palace

Posted by: Kyeyune Andrew Jonathan in sports August 20, 2016

Crystal Palace have signed Belgium striker Christian Benteke from Liverpool on a four-year deal.

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Who is Benteke?

Christian Benteke Liolo (born 3 December 1990) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for English club Crystal Palace and the Belgium national team.

He began his career at Standard Liège, playing a part in their 2008–09 Belgian First Division triumph. The fee for the 25-year-old forward is thought to be around £27m, with a further £5m due in add-ons.

This is what the Belgium international had to say to his former club as he joins to his new team.

New chapter. New beginning. New family. #CPFC #Eagles @CPFC 🔴🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/qEnOLTU34v

— Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) August 20, 2016

Christian joined the Reds for £32.5m in July 2015 and scored 10 goals, but started only eight Premier League games under new boss Jurgen Klopp.

Crystal palace welcomes the striker with joy after they lost one of the players Yannick Bolasie to everton this very summer.

#CPFC are delighted to confirm the signing of @chrisbenteke from Liverpool on a four-year deal. #WelcomeChristian pic.twitter.com/rYaJZ7jn6d

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 20, 2016

He becomes Palace’s fourth signing of the summer after Andros Townsend, James Tomkins and Steve Mandanda.

“I’m very happy to commit my future to Crystal Palace,” said former Aston Villa player Benteke, who has six goals in 26 games for his country.

Source: BBC

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