Xherdan Shaqiri completed a medical prior to signing a long-term contract with Liverpool on Friday – and our photographer was present to capture the Switzerland international undergoing the procedures at a local hospital.

The forward, who has taken the No.23 jersey at Anfield, completed the formalities of his transfer from Stoke City to become the Reds’ third summer arrival after Naby Keita and Fabinho.

Browse a behind-the-scenes gallery of Shaqiri’s medical below.

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Photos by John Powell

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