“We’ve signed a fantastic player” – Klopp hails addition of Fabinho

Jurgen Klopp has hailed the addition of new signing Fabinho to his squad, saying he believes the Brazilian will have big impact at Anfield.

Fabinho completed a £43.7 million move from AS Monaco to Liverpool on Monday afternoon, only two days after the Reds’ Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.

The Brazilian will join up with his new team-mates on July 1st – the same day as RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita will also join the club – and Klopp says he can’t wait to start working with the 24-year-old.

“We have signed a fantastic player, but someone who is an equally fantastic person I think,” the manager explained to Liverpoolfc.com.

“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.”

How Fabinho will slot into Liverpool’s midfield thus far remains unclear, however the Brazil international has played in numerous positions throughout his career.

In a brief stint with Real Madrid, Fabinho played as a right-back, while in three seasons with Monaco, the 24-year-old has played all across the midfield.

And that versatility is one of the reason’s Fabinho will be such a huge addition to Liverpool, says Jurgen Klopp.

“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 German continued.

“He is tactically very strong and football smart. I think he improves our squad and there aren’t that many players you can say that about in this moment, because the quality we have already is so high.

“I like that he is young yet experienced also, with a high number of games at a club that compete to win. Also, international caps for Brazil tells you something about him.

“This signing gives us new opportunities and for that I am excited. I’m sure our supporters will make him very welcome and at home at our wonderful club and in our amazing city.”