Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to welcome new signing Fabinho to the club.
The Brazilian has penned a deal to join Liverpool on July 1st, moving from Ligue 1 club AS Monaco.
Formalities of his summer transfer were completed at the club’s Melwood training ground on Monday, with the 24-year-old posing for his photo’s in a red shirt shortly after.
The deal was completed in a matter of hours, and the Brazilian says it did not take long for him to know his future lies at Anfield.
“I knew that this move could happen very quickly,” he said, “I was hoping that the move would happen fast, too, and I am very happy that the move happened at the beginning of the window.
“I’m pleased that I’ve signed for Liverpool and I was waiting and expecting that everything would go well. I wanted to travel to Liverpool because I wanted to know how things would develop. I wanted to know how things work at this football club and what you need to do in the interviews, so I am very, very pleased with the outcome.”
Fabinho joins Liverpool having cemented a reputation for himself as one of France’s most solid defensive midfielders during his three season stint as Monaco – the second in which he lifted the Ligue 1 trophy.
Having enjoyed his time in France however, Fabinho says he is delighted to start a new chapter in his career with Liverpool.
He said: “Thank you. I am very happy. 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. I look forward to the time and the day I’ll put the shirt on and get on the pitch and see how the supporters welcome my arrival.”
Well Fabinho, given the reactions on social media, it seems you’ll get a welcome to remember …
Fabinho's wife kissing the badge!
She's already looking the part ❤ pic.twitter.com/avjHGGnPFq
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) May 29, 2018
Fabinho celebrates his Liverpool transfer on the plane, and he still hasn't taken his new top off – love him already! ??? pic.twitter.com/zFYfkQ8Te3
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) May 29, 2018
Really impressed by Liverpool signing Fabinho. One of the very best – and smartest – defensive midfielders in Europe, plus Monaco asked PSG for €60m for him last summer. Great start to getting over Saturday & proving it’s the start, not the end, of something.
— Andy Brassell (@andybrassell) May 29, 2018
Fabinho celebrating his move, still got the #LFC top on haha. Class pic.twitter.com/dtP3ZyO3QV
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) May 29, 2018
No time to waste on what we did or didn't do…We go again #YNWA Welcome Fabinho !! https://t.co/JidYs2U5xa
— Luis Garcia (@LuchoGarcia14) May 29, 2018
Fabinho's wife – "Let's go Reds." pic.twitter.com/xRlyd2loOO
— Anfield Express (@AnfieldExpress) May 29, 2018
Fabinho doesn’t look like a bad signing at all ? pic.twitter.com/Q80cBVJ72e
— Anfield Leak (@AnfieldLeak) May 29, 2018
Fabinho- Welcome to Liverpool. #LFC pic.twitter.com/T05bCzywu1
— Joe Huxley (@JoeHuxley2) May 29, 2018
Keïta-Fabinho-Ox/Fekir is the midfield of dreams. This transfer window has me excited already.
Further strengthening a team that has just reached the Champions League final is a very exciting prospect, and who knows what else Klopp and Edwards have up their sleeve. Can’t wait.
— LA. (@Koloholic) May 29, 2018