Itandje accepts Liverpool role
Thursday, August 9, 2007
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Liverpool FC have signed 24-year-old RC Lens keeper Charles Itandje as back-up for Pepe Reina with Scott Carson expected to leave on loan for Aston Villa FC.
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Liverpool FC have signed RC Lens goalkeeper Charles Itandje as back-up for Pepe Reina.
Lens regular
Former French Under-21 international Itandje will be asked to provide competition for Reina after bringing to an end his six-season stay with Lens. The Ligue 1 club said through their website: "He leaves Lens after six years of good and faithful service. We wish him good luck." Itandje made 170 appearances for the northern side after joining from Red Star FC 93.
Carson move
The 24-year-old is likely to make a quick return to France when Liverpool travel to Toulouse FC for a UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first-leg tie next Wednesday. Current Anfield No2 Scott Carson is expected to move on loan to Aston Villa FC, the team Liverpool meet in their Premier League opener on Saturday.