The Estonia captain becomes the club's fifth permanent signing - the third recruited from the Bundesliga - under Jurgen Klopp's management ahead of 2016-17

Liverpool have completed the signing of defender Ragnar Klavan from Augsburg on a three-year deal.

The 30-year-old, acquired for £4.2 million plus add-ons, could fly out with the squad in the early hours of Thursday morning as the Reds embark on their pre-season tour of the United States.

The experienced centre-back has been recruited to provide support for the club’s rearguard with Mamadou Sakho and Joe Gomez missing the start of the new season due totendinopathy of the Achilles.

He’ll adopt the number 17 shirt, which was previously used by the France international.

The Estonia captain becomesLiverpool's fifth permanent signing - the third recruited from the Bundesliga - under Jurgen Klopp's management.

He is effectively Kolo Toure’s replacement and has earned over a century of international caps, as well as more than 100 appearances each in Germany's top-flight and the Eredivisie.

Klavan is dominant in the air and comfortable on the ball. He possesses a strong left foot and is an intelligent defender, who rarely gets booked.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are also expected to confirm goalkeeper Adam Bogdan has joined Wigan on a season-long loan.

Hungarian also admitted he wanted to prove himself elsewhere during 2016-17.