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Fabinho joins Liverpool: Midfielder speaks out after completing move from Monaco
FABINHO has spoken out after completing his move to Liverpool from Monaco.
Fabinho has agreed a long-term contract with Liverpool and will officially become a Reds player on July 1.
He will cost an initial £43.7million and is the first signing of the summer transfer window for Jurgen Klopp.
The 24-year-old has completed his medical at the club's Melwood training ground.
After signing his contract, the versatile Brazilian midfielder told the official Liverpool website: “I am really excited about this move.
Monaco's superstar Fabinho shows off his incredible skills
I will try to create my own history at this football club
“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 initially joined Monaco on loan from Portuguese side Rio Ave in 2013, before making the move permanent two years later.
He was instrumental in helping the Ligue 1 side pip Paris Saint-Germain to the title in the 2016/17 season under Leonardo Jardim.
The deal comes just two days after Liverpool lost the Champions League final 3-1 to Real Madrid.