Klavan: Liverpool move a dream

New Liverpool signing Ragnar Klavan has described his move to the Premier League as a “dream” in his first interview after joining the club.

The centre-back was announced as Liverpool’s latest signing on Wednesday after making the move from Bundesliga club Augsburg for an undisclosed fee.

In an interview with LFCTV, the Estonia international spoke about his move to the English top flight and how former national team-mate and Premier League goalkeeper Mart Poom inspired his decision.

“I’m really honoured to be part of this amazing club and amazing team,” he said. “It’s hard to put it into words because it’s been a dream of mine for 22 years to come to the Premier League and be part of this amazing club, Liverpool.

“What excites me is the history, how many trophies they have won and then the kind of names that have been here in Melwood and at Anfield. That I can be part of this – I can’t describe it – it’s something special and I’m privileged to be here. 

“Mart Poom was the first Estonian to play in the Premier League and he was a big idol for me when I was growing up. I followed him wherever he went so that’s one of the reasons, but the Premier League is the most attractive league in the world and there are always amazing players here. It is the home of football.”

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