The right sided full-back - who will represent his country at thissummer's European Championships - is out of contract with BorussiaDortmund this summer and has opted to begin a new career on Merseysidefrom next season.
  
Degen, 25, spent four seasons in his homeland with FC Basel before hismove to the Bundeslga and will provide competition for Steve Finnan andAlvaro Arbeloa in the right-back role at Anfield.
  
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez said: " Philipp is still young but hasgained great experience from playing in the Bundesliga with BorussiaDortmund and on the international stage with Switzerland. He alsoplayed in the Champions League during his time with Basel and so isused to top level football.
  
"He is an offensive player with great energy and a winning mentality.His strength is going forward and I am confident he will be prove to bea quality addition to our squad."
  
Looking ahead to the move, Degen said: "When I received the offer fromLiverpool, there was no doubt I would accept it. They are one of thebiggest clubs in the world and I am looking forward to the challenge ofestablishing myself there and playing in the best league there is."

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