Brazil midfielder Fabinho to join Liverpool: official

Fabinho PicAFPMonaco midfielder Fabinho will join Liverpool following the World Cup finals in Russia the French Ligue 1 club and the Premier League giants announced Monday Brazilian international Fabinho 24 had agreed at the end of last years titlewinning campaign to remain one more season in the Principality But agreement has now been reached with the Premier League club that will see Fabinho join the Reds after the finals in Russia No financial details were given by either club although some reports claim the deal is worth Acircpound44m 58m USAS Monaco has reached agreement with Liverpool for the transfer of Fabinho to the English club on July 1 said a statement on wwwasmonacocom Usually deployed as a defensive midfielder Fabinho has scored 31 goals in 233 appearances for Monaco since arriving at the club in 2013 from Real Madrid winning the French league title in 2017 Liverpool looking to bolster their squad following a great season in which the Anfield giants reached the Champions League final only to suffer a 31 defeat to Real Madrid confirmed the deal on their website Liverpool Football Club can confirm a deal has been agreed for the transfer of Fabinho from AS Monaco said a statement The Brazil midfielder will formally seal a switch to the Reds on July 1 after successfully completing a medical and finalising terms on a longterm contract at Melwood Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was quick to show his excitement at the signingWe have signed a fantastic player but someone who is an equally fantastic person I think the manager told Liverpoolfccom His reputation as a character in the dressing room and his attitude in training has come through from everyone we speak to He has the ability and mentality to play at the highest level in a number of positions He can play 6 8 and 2 This is cool He is tactically very strong and football smart I think he improves our squad and there arent 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 himThis signing gives us new opportunities and for that I am excited Im sure our supporters will make him very welcome and at home at our wonderful club and in our amazing city Fabinho told Liverpoolfccom 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 didnt 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 Im able to win titles with this club I will try to grow and learn and improve myself and to be part of the clubs history Fabinho who has four caps for Brazil becomes Liverpools first signing of the summer transfer windowCatch up on all the latest sports news and updates here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updatesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever