Coates Granted Preliminary Work Permit
Sebastian Coates has been granted a prelininary work permit to allow him to complete his move to Liverpool today, it is understood. The Uruguay international was convinced to come to Anfield by his compatriot, Luis Suarez.
A preliminary permit is quick to obtain and allows the holder to work within the respective country for no longer than 12 months. Liverpool chose to go down this route so as to avoid missing the transfer deadline for this deal.
Coates will put pen to paper on a long-term contract with the Reds today, and will obtain a full permit in due course.
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