Liverpool have completed the signing of Uruguayan international full-back Sebastian Coates for an undisclosed fee.

The 20-year-old had been on manager Kenny Dalglish's radar for a number of weeks and the Scot beat off reported interest from Manchester City to clinch the deal.

After signing a long-term contract at Anfield, Coates revealed that international colleague and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez played a big role in him joining the club, as did the supporters.

"Luis told me a lot about Liverpool - but about the fans more than anything else," Coates told the club's official website. "He told me how passionate they are about the club and how supportive they are.

"I saw that myself on Saturday when the fans really got behind their side against Bolton and that was great to see.

"Luis also told me about the history and the tradition of the club and now I feel very happy and excited to be here because I have left one great club in Nacional and signed for another great club with a fantastic history."

Coates was voted the young player of the tournament during the recent Copa America.