Liverpool have announced the signing of Nacional Montevideo defender Sebastian Coates.

The 20-year-old completed his transfer from Nacional after passing a medical and securing a work permit on Tuesday.

The tall centre-back made his senior international debut at this summer's Copa America, which Uruguay won.

Coates will now link up with his international team-mates ahead of their friendly against Ukraine in Kiev on Friday night.

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