Raul Meireles has signed for Chelsea. Liverpool confirmed tonight that the midfielder had handed in
a written transfer request and Chelsea wasted no time in signing the Portuguese midfielder.
The statement on the Official Chelsea Website reads:
Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Raul Meireles from
Liverpool on a four-year contract.
Jamie Carragher will equal Emlyn Hughes's club record of 45 appearances in the competition if he
figures in tonight's Europa League clash with SC Braga at Anfield. Here are all the rest of the big
match stats.
Liverpool's European record (overall): Pld 327 Won 185 Drawn 71 Lost 71
Liverpool's record in Fairs/UEFA Cup/Europa League: Pld 116 Won 64 Drawn 28 Lost 24
The Reds have won 7 and drawn 1 of the previous 9 meetings with Portuguese opponents at Anfield.
