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It was Roberto Firmino's impressive performances on the pitch that persuaded Liverpool to splash out £28m on his signature, but he is also pretty impressive off it.

The 23-year-old boasts a number of eye catching tattoos all over his body.

He has the name of his and his wife Larissa Pereira's daughter, Valentina Firmino, who was born last year, inked across his chest.

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The Brazilian attacker also has the number 1991 tattooed across his fingers - the year in which he was born.

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But Firmino isn't the only Liverpool player who has a penchant for a tattoo or two - numerous future teammates are already in on the act.

Super Mario Balotelli loves some body art as do former Reds Raul Meireles and Djibril Cisse.

Martin Skrtel, Daniel Sturridge and wantaway Raheem Sterling also boast some impressive tattoos.

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Liverpool confirmed the capture of Firmino from Hoffenheim on Wednesday morning.

The 23-year-old Brazil international will undergo a medical at Anfield after his country's Copa America involvement is concluded.

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Manchester United were understood to be leading the race for the attacker before Liverpool hijacked the deal at the 11th hour.

Firmino's move could also trigger the departure of Raheem Sterling, with the Brazilian seen as his ideal replacement and Manchester City preparing a third offer for the England winger.

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers had been desperate to sign a goal-scoring midfielder who can also operate in wide positions and behind a striker - the role Sterling has increasingly filled at Anfield over the past year.

In pictures - Roberto Firmino and his girlfriend, Larissa Pereira: