Jurgen Klopp wastes no time in getting over Euro heartbreak by announcing the Brazilian as his first summer signing
LIVERPOOL have confirmed the signing of Monaco star Fabinho for £44million on a long-term contract.
The Reds have moved quickly to bolster their squad by announcing the arrival of the Brazilian international less than 48 hours after their defeat in the Champions League Final to Real Madrid.
Versatile Fabinho, a midfielder who can also play full-back, will officially become a Liverpool player on July 1 following a successful medical.
The 24-year-old told the club’s : “I am really excited about this move.
“This is something that I always wanted – this is a giant of a team.
“The infrastructures of the club look exceptional.
“A football club of this size coming after my services, I didn’t have to think that much about coming over.
“I will try to create my own history at this football club.
“Hopefully, on a personal level, I’m able to win titles with this club.
“I will try to grow and learn and improve myself, and to be part of the club’s history.”
Fabinho becomes Jurgen Klopp’s first signing of the summer and he will likely be the direct replacement for Emre Can, who is expected to join Juventus once he becomes a free agent at the end of next month.
And the Kop boss believes the ace's arrival has raised the quality of his squad significantly.
He told LiverpoolFC.com:
“We have signed a fantastic player, but someone who is an equally fantastic person I think,” the manager explained to . “His reputation as a character in the dressing room and his attitude in training has come through from everyone we speak to.
“He has a lovely family also - adding a person like this to our dressing room only makes us even stronger. What we have - in terms of our environment at Melwood and in the team - means anyone coming in must be of that build. They must be the highest quality person and player.
“He has ability and mentality to play at the highest level in a number of positions. He can play ‘6’, ‘8’ and ‘2’. This is cool.”
The South American made 225 appearances and scored 29 goals in his five years at Monaco.
He helped them to win the Ligue 1 title just over a year ago as the Principality also reached the last four of the Champions League.
Klopp is wasting no time with his summer transfer business.
The Reds have already sealed the signing of Naby Keita from RB Leipzig for £52.75m.
Guinean international Keita agreed a move last summer and will also officially become a part of the Anfield set-up on July 1.
