Christian Benteke signs for Crystal Palace

Football: Crystal Palace has completed the signing of LiverPool's striker Christian Benteke on a four-year deal for a fee reported to be in the region of £27 million, with a further £5m in add-ons.

Benteke told the club's official website:

"I'm very happy to commit my future to Crystal Palace and I'm looking forward to meeting the manager, the players and the staff.

"I feel really happy that the deal has been done and now I can look forward."

Benteke, scored 10 goals in all competitions for LiverPool last season.