Liverpool sign Gomez
Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:49 pmWTF... I thought we signed Mario Gomez 
Liverpool sign Joe Gomez from Charlton
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of England under-19 international Joe Gomez from Charlton Athletic.
The defender, 18, is reported to have signed a five-year contract at Anfield.
Gomez, who can operate at centre-back or full-back, told his new club's official website: "It's a dream come true. It's a bit surreal and it hasn't really hit me yet, but I'm buzzing and just excited to get started.
"The club has got great history and it's a great club, and one that I've always been following from when I was young.
"The style of football and the top players here was somewhere that I wanted to go and get better and learn, and play good football. It was an easy decision."
Gomez, who came through the youth ranks at Charlton and made his debut in August last year, joins for an undisclosed fee but is reported to have cost around £3.5 million.
Joe Gomez leaves Charlton after having been at the club since he was 10 years old.
Charlton CEO Katrien Meire told the Championship club's official website: "It is with a heavy heart that we let him go, but we wish him all the best.
"Joe is a very talented and humble young man and he has proven to be a shining light for our academy and a role model for all of the young players at our club. He is another fine example of what our fantastic academy is capable of.
"Joe signed a new three-year contract with us last year and gave us an impressive first season in professional football, but with such huge ambitions, we could not stand in the way of this big opportunity which he wanted to take.
"Joe goes to Liverpool with our blessing and we wish him luck in what will surely be a very successful career."
Gomez added: "I've been here since I was 10 years old and it's been a great experience. The club have always looked after me and I will always be grateful.
"I'm excited for the new challenge at Liverpool and it's an opportunity that I've only been given thanks to the experience that Charlton have given me."
Liverpool have been investing in English talent this summer, having already announced the signings of James Milner from Manchester City and Danny Ings from Burnley, as well as Hungarian goalkeeper Adam Bogdan from Bolton.
Liverpool sign Joe Gomez from Charlton
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of England under-19 international Joe Gomez from Charlton Athletic.
The defender, 18, is reported to have signed a five-year contract at Anfield.
Gomez, who can operate at centre-back or full-back, told his new club's official website: "It's a dream come true. It's a bit surreal and it hasn't really hit me yet, but I'm buzzing and just excited to get started.
"The club has got great history and it's a great club, and one that I've always been following from when I was young.
"The style of football and the top players here was somewhere that I wanted to go and get better and learn, and play good football. It was an easy decision."
Gomez, who came through the youth ranks at Charlton and made his debut in August last year, joins for an undisclosed fee but is reported to have cost around £3.5 million.
Joe Gomez leaves Charlton after having been at the club since he was 10 years old.
Charlton CEO Katrien Meire told the Championship club's official website: "It is with a heavy heart that we let him go, but we wish him all the best.
"Joe is a very talented and humble young man and he has proven to be a shining light for our academy and a role model for all of the young players at our club. He is another fine example of what our fantastic academy is capable of.
"Joe signed a new three-year contract with us last year and gave us an impressive first season in professional football, but with such huge ambitions, we could not stand in the way of this big opportunity which he wanted to take.
"Joe goes to Liverpool with our blessing and we wish him luck in what will surely be a very successful career."
Gomez added: "I've been here since I was 10 years old and it's been a great experience. The club have always looked after me and I will always be grateful.
"I'm excited for the new challenge at Liverpool and it's an opportunity that I've only been given thanks to the experience that Charlton have given me."
Liverpool have been investing in English talent this summer, having already announced the signings of James Milner from Manchester City and Danny Ings from Burnley, as well as Hungarian goalkeeper Adam Bogdan from Bolton.
