Firmino passes Liverpool FC medicalRoberto Firmino's £29million move from Hoffenheim to Liverpool is complete after the Brazil international passed his medical.Reds doctor Andy Massey flew out to South America to conduct the necessary tests in Sao Paulo on Friday and Saturday.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder, who had already penned a five-year contract subject to the medical, was given a clean bill of health.Firmino is currently on holiday in his homeland after his exploits with Brazil at the Copa America. They reached the quarter-finals before being knocked out on penalties by Paraguay.
Both Firmino and fellow countryman Philippe Coutinho were given three weeks off after the tournament and they aren’t scheduled to link up with the Liverpool squad for another fortnight.
That means they won’t be on the plane to Bangkok when Brendan Rodgers’ men embark on their pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia this Sunday.
A decision has yet to be taken whether they will fly Down Under for the latter part of the tour which involves games against Thai All Stars (July 14), Brisbane Roar (July 17), Adelaide (July 20) and Malaysia XI (July 24).
If Firmino does miss the entire tour, his eagerly-awaited debut is likely to be against HJK Helsinki in Finland on Saturday, August 1.http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/firmino-passes-liverpool-fc-medical-9594574
