Liverpool have signed Netherlands striker Dirk Kuyt from Dutch side Feyenoord, the Premier League club said on their Web site today.

The 26-year-old, who played in the Netherlands' 4-0 friendly win over Ireland in Dublin on Wednesday, could make his debut in Liverpool's league opener at Sheffield United on Saturday.

"He'll score a lot of goals for us," said Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez.

"He's a player with good game intelligence. He knows what to do with the ball and without the ball and he's also a very good worker."

British newspapers say the deal is worth some £10 million sterling.