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Israel captain Yossi Benayoun has joined English champion Chelsea from Liverpool on a three-year deal.
While Benayoun completed the transfer on Friday, a day after Roy Hodgson took charge of Liverpool, he had already been allowed to move by Rafa Benitez, who left Anfield on June 3.
The 30-year-old midfielder, who was contracted to Liverpool until 2013, made 134 appearances during his three seasons with the Reds after joining from West Ham.
Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti says ``Yossi has a lot of quality in midfield and can play in lots of positions. I like his behavior on the pitch.''
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Benayoun described Chelsea as ``a big club,'' and said moving to Stamford Bridge ``is a dream for every player.''
Financial details weren't disclosed.
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