Liverpool have confirmed that striker Christian Benteke has been handed the club's iconic No 9 shirt ahead of the new season.
Belgium international Benteke made the move to Anfield from Aston Villa for £32.5million and made an immediate impact on his first appearance at the weekend, scoring a superb volley in the 2-1 win over Swindon at the County Ground.
The 24-year-old will now be given the same shirt number previously worn by the likes of Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Ian St John and Fernando Torres.
"Confirmed: @bentekechris20 is #LFC's new No.9," read the post from Liverpool's official Twitter account.
The No 9 shirt became available following the departure of Rickie Lambert, who joined West Brom in a £3million deal on Friday.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has brought in seven new players this summer as he attempts to guide the club back into the Champions League following their sixth-place finish last season.
The striker will be hoping to make his Liverpool debut in Sunday's clash with Stoke, despite doubts being expressed
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