"Liverpool officially announce transfer of Stuttgart midfielder Endo

"Liverpool have announced the transfer of Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo on their official website.

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The transfer fee for the 30-year-old footballer was 18 million euros. The Japanese midfielder's contract is for four years. Wataru will play at number 3 for the Merseysiders.

Last season, Endo played 33 matches in the Bundesliga, scoring five goals and providing four assists.