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Former Liverpool flop Ryan Babel joins Deportivo La Coruna until December in bid to kick-start career

Ryan Babel has joined Deportivo La Coruna on a short-term deal until the end of the year.

The former Liverpool forward has signed until December 31 and will provide cover for Joselu, who is facing two months out with a knee injury.

Babel, 29, was a free agent since leaving Al-Ain in the United Arab Emirates.

Ryan Babel signed a short-term deal with Deportivo after passing a medical on Thursday
Ryan Babel signed a short-term deal with Deportivo after passing a medical on Thursday

'I'm very excited,' Babel said on the club's website. 'It is a dream come true to play in La Liga.