Oxlade-Chamberlain inherits Liverpool squad number from departed cult hero

The England international midfielder has completed a £35 million move to Anfield from Arsenal and will take the 21 jersey last worn by Lucas Leiva

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has taken the No.21 jersey at last worn by club hero Lucas Leiva.

The international completed a £35 million move to Anfield from Arsenal on transfer deadline day.

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His arrival bolsters the midfield options available to Jurgen Klopp, with the 24-year-old helping to fill the void created by Lucas’ departure to .

Not only will he be stepping into the Brazilian’s boots on Merseyside, he will do so wearing the same squad number.

Oxlade-Chamberlain had been number 15 at Arsenal prior to his departure from the Emirates Stadium.

He is taking on a new challenge after six years in north London, where he made 198 appearances in all competitions and scored 20 goals.

Klopp moved to secure his signature on the back of a bright start to the 2017-18 campaign which has Liverpool sat second in the Premier League table with seven points from three fixtures.

Olxade-Chamberlain will get the opportunity to help them build on that opening and make his debut for the club when the Reds return to domestic competition with a trip to on September 9.