Liverpool sign Olympiacos left-back
Liverpool have made their first signing of the season with left-back Kostas Tsimikas joining the Premier League Champion from Olympiacos on a five-year deal for a fee in the region of £11.5 million.
The 24-year-old who has been capped three times by the Greek national side joined the Merseyside club after he helped Olympiacos reclaim the domestic title with an 18-point margin.
“I’m very happy, I’m very proud to be here. For me, [it’s] the biggest club in the world. It’s an honour to be here and I will give my best,” said Tsimikas.
“The league here, I like a lot. I watch it on the TV, and it was always one dream I had from when I was a kid to come to play in this league and to come through.
“With a lot of work and focus on what I do and what the coach wants, and every day working hard in training, I can be on the highest level.
“[I want] to achieve [our] goals. To win the league again and also to win the Champions League.” The Greek international said in an interview to Liverpoolfc.com
The newly acquired left-back is expected to provide cover for Andy Robertson but nonetheless is a vital addition to the squad.
Jurgen Klopp is delighted to have a bolstered his squad with quality addition such as Tsimikas.
“We have watched Kostas for a long time and are really happy that he has joined us. It’s the perfect news before we come back together very soon,” said Klopp.
“He is a very good footballer with an attitude to win and to compete, and I really like his mentality. It fits perfectly with the mood and the desire we have in our dressing room already.
“Kostas knows from personal experience what is required to challenge and succeed domestically and in the Champions League, and he is ambitious for more - just like us.
“He has come up against some very tough opponents in the past couple of seasons and done well and we know he relishes the challenge, which is perfect for us.
“For that reason we are delighted to know we’ll have him with us for the years ahead. I’m so pleased.”
Liverpool claimed their first league title in 30 years after they romped home to a maiden Premier League title. This signing has bolstered their squad as they look to regain the Premier League title and as they aim to win the Champions League.
