Liverpool completes deal for Villa's Downing

By foxsports
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Liverpool has completed the signing of England midfielder Stewart Downing from Aston Villa.

Liverpool said on its website Friday that Downing signed a ''long-term deal'' with the Premier League club after passing a medical exam.

The club did not disclose financial details, but British media have reported the transfer fee to be 20 million pounds ($31.8 million).

Liverpool also signed Brazilian goalkeeper Alexander Doni from Roma on Friday as backup for Pepe Reina, and has previously bought Jordan Henderson and Charlie Adam this transfer window.