Robbie Keane

Robbie Keane signed for Liverpool on July 28th 2008, becoming the club’s second most expensive signing (the record being Fernando Torres). The fee was reported by the selling club, Tottenham as £19m pounds, with £1.3m more in potential bonuses.

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane, a boyhood Liverpool fan, turned down the chance to play for Liverpool as a teenager, opting instead to join Wolves. Following this, he had spells at Covetry, Inter and Leeds before sealing a move to Tottenham.

He became one the Premierships most feared strikers at Tottenham, scoring 80 league goals in just under 200 games. He has also been a hit at international level. His 33 goals in 81 games includes 3 goals at the 2002 World Cup.

His impressive record promted Liverpool to pay £19 million for his services in July 2008. It is hoped that the clubs second most expensive signing will form a good partnership with Fernando Torres in front of goal.

Keane left Liverpool after a miserable six months on February 2nd 2009, re-joining Spurs in a deal worth £12m initially which could rise to £16m in potential bonuses.

Keane made 28 appearances in all competitions between August 2008 and January 2009, scoring seven goals. His first goal arrived in Europe against PSV Eindhoven, with his second arriving in Madrid against Atletico. He opened his league account with a double against West Brom in November before scoring a memorable volley against Arsenal at the Emirates and two more against Bolton on Boxing Day.

But it wasn’t to be and after being dropped completely from the squads against Everton and Chelsea, Keane’s return to White Hart Lane was finalised on transfer deadline day.