The 24-year-old scored 20 goals in 68 appearances for Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie, and has earned a growing reputation as an attacking threat.
Assaidi has represented Morocco 22 times since making his international debut in February 2011.
One of the highlights of his career to date came in a 6-2 win over FC Twente in 2010 when he scored a hat-trick and assisted the other three goals.
sliced-bread-no2Thu 16/08/12 at 20:52 I just hope he has end product here and isn't just another Obertan.
He appears to according to the Youtube videos. And I realise that Youtube videos can make ANYONE look boss (even Stewart Downing), but they can't fabricate footage, and he appears to really know how to kick a ball.
OlivavuThu 16/08/12 at 20:54 I also hope his presence doesn't stifle Sterling's progress. He is only 17, but he looks ready to play a part to me.
BadmoonThu 16/08/12 at 22:34 I also hope his presence doesn't stifle Sterling's progress. He is only 17, but he looks ready to play a part to me.
Agreed - so theres two and bye bye Downing? :'( 
ArtonSG8Thu 16/08/12 at 22:53 I think Downing will be a key player this season.
BadmoonThu 16/08/12 at 23:15 I think Downing will be a key player this season.
and aquaman is........
WithersLFCFri 17/08/12 at 00:47 I think we shouldn't play sterling unless we need to. From what i've read he seems very arrogant and will let himself believe all the hype around him. This guy is nicknamed the Ferrari by many in Holland so he has pace which is at least one useful asset.
jarhead113Fri 17/08/12 at 02:34 well that's a bit of a f*** you to all those apparent ITK's. Great to be doing shrewd bits of buisness again, lets hope he can forge a great career here!
FernandoFowler9Fri 17/08/12 at 03:06 Where the f**k did this come from  . Never even heard of the guy before. Not usually one for looking up Youtube footage but the guy does look to have lightening pace and some fairly impressive skills. For 3 million, it seems like a decent enough deal. He turned 24 a couple of days ago, so hopefully he'll fit straight in. It's annoying signing Africans, though, given that they head off for a month during the season to the Cup of Nations. Next one in January next year.
jarhead113Fri 17/08/12 at 04:08 yeah that always annoys me as well ff9, but hopefully (assuming he's here to be a starter) we have enough cover in that time
WestAussie-RedFri 17/08/12 at 05:58 Well he slipped under the radar but looking at the YouTube stuff he seems to be able to shoot with both feet has good foot skills and a fair bit of pace . As far as Sterling goes i really think he will be loaned out this season he needs to , to get the experience and also the play time as he wont be a starter here and playing from the bench his time would be limited . he would then get frustrated and prolly want to leave as Suso seems to be getting . Tello deal seemed to be off the other day when his club said he would not be going on loan anywhere. I think we still have another signing to come from what BR said in his press conference for the WBA game we will know in 48 hours guess we just got one , he was also asked about Sahin and Tello and BR answered " they are the ones you all talk about we will see in 48 hrs " i am sure the press conference was Wednesday so pretty sure 48 hours is nearly up .
WildMichaelFri 17/08/12 at 07:54 Assuming he's picked his first two games may well be against Arsenal and Man City!! Hopefully fans will reserve judgement on him and not write him off if he doesn't set the world alight from the word go! Having said that he will tear Hearts apart
LFC SUBFri 17/08/12 at 08:27 Looks ok don't know what else to say see what he does. Welcome assaidi please be better than el zar.
ohioscouserFri 17/08/12 at 10:12 Should not hurt Sterling's progression as Assaidi plays best as a RM/RW, where Sterling is being mostly developed for the LW. Although in BR's system it seems the front three are all pretty interchangable.
OlivavuFri 17/08/12 at 11:30 Downing? A key player? Come on Arton...
ohioscouserFri 17/08/12 at 11:34 Downing? A key player?
Come on Arton...
To be fair his best season as a professional, the year prior to coming to Liverpool, he played great as a RW with the majority of his goals/assists coming from that side. Do I have faith in him though? Absolutely not.
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