New Liverpool signing Ozan Kabak has described a whirlwind period of his life as he joined the club.
The 20 year-old Turkish international signed on loan from Schalke for the rest of the season with a permanent move an option in place if Liverpool like what they see from the player.
The Official site spoke to the youngster about his general feelings of the move.
“I feel so, so happy, and excited also. Such a great club like Liverpool. I want to show myself, I want to play. I'm looking forward to getting some minutes and some wins with this amazing club.
(The last few days) was so, so busy because it was the last days of the transfer period. We had limited time and it just happened, Schalke and Liverpool had a conversation and an agreement. Finally I'm here. I'm so happy to be here, the most important thing is I'm here right now.
Not only was Kabak thrilled with the move in joining the reigning Premier League champions in general, but what makes it extra special is that he is a boyhood Reds fan and recalled some special memories.
“Liverpool was my childhood team. So I always wanted to come to this club, to play at this amazing stadium, in front of these amazing fans. So it's a dream for me. Now the dream comes true.
“I watched ex-Liverpool players a lot of times, like [Steven] Gerrard and Sami Hyypia. I know there's a lot of legendary players. I also watched the Champions League final in 2005. I was really impressed a lot of times watching these games. They're my memories.”
Kabak described the type of player that Liverpool fans will be accustomed to seeing.
“I would say I'm physically strong and a ball-playing centre-back. I'm good in the air. Sometimes I can score! I try to score sometimes.
“Liverpool play offensive football and press high; sometimes they leave some space in the back so I think Liverpool centre-backs need to be fast, so I think I suit it in this way. Also, they like to play and build the game, so you need to have good feet to build up the game. So I think I suit Liverpool very well.”
Kabak who says Virgil Van Dijk is the current day player who he admires most in the game, also cannot wait to be managed by Jurgen Klopp, an individual he has heard many good things about from his former Schalke manager in Dave Wagner.
“I'm looking forward to working with him. He's one of the best coaches in the world. (Wagner) said a lot of things about him because I think they are best friends. He said he's one of the best coaches in the world and maybe one day I can work with him. He showed me the way I will come. Now I'm here."
Finally Kabak outlined what his main target will be at the Reds.
“My target is to be a top player. I need to improve a lot. I have talent but I need to improve myself and to get some minutes, to make some games here.
"Then I want to be a top player, like the others. I think this team has a lot of top players, top talents, so I want to improve every training [session], every game and to be strong to help the team."
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