On 29 August 2010, Meireles moved to Liverpool for a fee of €13,000,000, being awarded the No.4 shirt, which was vacated by Alberto Aquilani, who joined Juventus in Italy on loan.
On 29 August 2010, Meireles moved to Liverpool for a fee of £11.5M. He was awarded the No.4 shirt, which was vacated by Alberto Aquilani, who joined Juventus in Italy on loan.