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Christian Benteke

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Born: 3 December 1990; Kinshasa, Zaire
Position: Forward
Signed: 22 July 2015; Aston Villa; £32.5m
Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with Mamadou Sakho during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool.

Christian Benteke tried to convince Mamadou Sakho to sign for Crystal Palace

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 20, 2016: Southampton's Sadio Mane in action against Liverpool during the FA Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool’s scouting methods revealed: Sign those who score against us

10 more great Liverpool volleys to rival Emre Can’s Watford wonder

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 8, 2016: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp and Christian Benteke after the 2-0 victory over Watford during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Palace more than a one-man team, says Klopp ahead of Benteke’s Anfield return

LONDON, ENGLAND - Friday, September 16, 2016: Liverpool's Divock Origi in action against Chelsea during the FA Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Why Divock Origi and manning the flanks are keys to victory over Crystal Palace

Ex-Reds Watch: How are Liverpool’s summer outgoings faring in 2016/17?

Ex-Reds Watch: How Liverpool’s summer outgoings have started the season

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 6, 2016: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp celebrates his side's injury time 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace with match-winning goal-scorer Christian Benteke during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Christian Benteke admits he wasn’t suited to Klopp’s style at Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, October 25, 2015: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Southampton during the Premier League match at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Christian Benteke: “I needed some trust from the manager and the staff”

LONDON, ENGLAND - Tuesday, February 9, 2016: Liverpool's Christian Benteke looks dejected after missing a chance against West Ham United during the FA Cup 4th Round Replay match at Upton Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Christian Benteke’s Liverpool career: The good, the bad and the unsuited

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 6, 2016: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winning second goal against Crystal Palace from a penalty kick during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

CONFIRMED: Christian Benteke completes move to Crystal Palace

SWANSEA, WALES - Sunday, May 1, 2016: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Swansea City during the Premier League match at the Liberty Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool accept new Crystal Palace bid for Christian Benteke

Liverpool required to play Christian Benteke in 10% of games if he stays

ST. LOUIS, USA - Monday, August 1, 2016: Liverpool's Christian Benteke after a pre-season friendly game against AS Roma on day twelve of the club's USA Pre-season Tour at the Busch Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Unrealistic add-ons scupper latest Crystal Palace bid for Christian Benteke

STANFORD, USA - Sunday, July 24, 2016: Liverpool's Christian Benteke during a training session in the Laird Q. Cagan Stadium at Stanford University on day four of the club's USA Pre-season Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool reject initial £23 million Christian Benteke bid from Crystal Palace

STANFORD, USA - Sunday, July 24, 2016: Liverpool's Christian Benteke during a training session in the Laird Q. Cagan Stadium at Stanford University on day four of the club's USA Pre-season Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

West Brom reportedly join the hunt for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke

SWANSEA, WALES - Sunday, May 1, 2016: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Swansea City during the Premier League match at the Liberty Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Crystal Palace reopen talks with Liverpool over Christian Benteke signing

STANFORD, USA - Sunday, July 24, 2016: Liverpool's Christian Benteke during a training session in the Laird Q. Cagan Stadium at Stanford University on day four of the club's USA Pre-season Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

7 players still expected to leave Liverpool before the transfer window closes

SWANSEA, WALES - Sunday, May 1, 2016: Liverpool's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the first goal against Swansea City during the Premier League match at the Liberty Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool want £32.5m for Christian Benteke

STANFORD, USA - Sunday, July 24, 2016: Liverpool's Christian Benteke during a training session in the Laird Q. Cagan Stadium at Stanford University on day four of the club's USA Pre-season Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jurgen Klopp on Christian Benteke: “Maybe it makes sense to go to another club”

STANFORD, USA - Sunday, July 24, 2016: Liverpool's Christian Benteke during a training session in the Laird Q. Cagan Stadium at Stanford University on day four of the club's USA Pre-season Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Everton emerge as surprise option in Christian Benteke race – reports