The 18-year-old striker has been tracked by Europe’s leading clubs this summer after an impressive season for Brazilian outfit Botafogo.

He moves to Anfield in a free transfer and does not require a work permit as he holds an Italian passport.

Flora could make his debut in a Liverpool shirt with a run out in the reserves’ season opener at Middlesbrough on Tuesday.

He joins former Fabio Aurelio and former Brazilian under-21 captain Lucas in a growing South American contingent at Anfield.

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