Liverpool – 3 Reasons Why Signing This Spanish Star Will Be A Masterstroke From Brendan Rodgers

Many major online news websites reported that Liverpool will complete the signing of free-agent Victor Valdes after he undergoes a medical at the club by the end of this month. The former Barcelona stopper was side-lined since March after picking up an anterior cruciate ligament injury, which meant that the Catalan giants would not renew the 32-year-olds deal. Spanish international Valdes is at the final stages of his recovery and his representatives are confident that he will now pass any relevant medical tests.

A veteran goal-keeper with vast experience and world renowned ability, Valdes will be a great addition to the Reds side and here is why:-

1. Experience

If there is one thing that Brendan Rodgers’ Reds missed last season during the title run-in it was experience and many experienced heads. Valdes is an experienced winner who’s trophy cabinet is one of the most decorated around World Football. Liverpool are back in the Champions League after 5 long years and the Reds would have to do well to stay in it after having endured a rocky start to life in Europe. In times like these the experience and calmness a player like Valdes would bring to the dressing room would be absolutely priceless. 32 year-old Victor Valdes would be Liverpool’s 3^rd senior-most player after skipper Steven Gerrard and defender KoloToure.

2. Competition

If there is anything that the signing of Victor Valdes will offer in plenty, it is top quality competition for a currently untroubled Simon Mignolet. The Belgian is an excellent shot-stopper who often falls prey to lapses in concentration and the occasional blooper. Still leaving most of the Anfield faithful’s opinion divided, Mignolet has been found wanting on more occasions than one. The signing of Victor Valdes will make sure that the Belgian is on his ties all season. With his place under threat constantly, it will spur the former Sunderland keeper on to his best form. The signings the Reds made this window has made sure that there is plenty of competition throughout the squad and the signing of Valdes will make sure there is competition even for the spot of the goalkeeper.

3. Ambition with Ability

Victor Valdes is undoubtedly one of the well-known, better goalkeepers around. The signing of the Spaniard to provide competition for Mignolet is clearly a statement of intent by the management at Melwood. A goalkeeper at ease with the ball at his feet, Valdes will also provide Rodgers the option of playing a sweeper-keeper in his first team. A comparatively much more vocal keeper than Mignolet, Valdes is a leader from the back. Above all, Liverpool will have at their hands a goalkeeper with top-notch ability and a lot of ambition.