Fabinho reveals what it was about Liverpool that made him want to join

The Brazilian joins the Reds on a long-term deal worth upwards of £45m

Fabinho has revealed he wants to make history after becoming Liverpool's first summer signing.

The Brazilian joins the Reds on a long-term deal worth upwards of £45m and becomes the first of what is expected to be a number of new faces at Anfield this summer.

The versatile midfielder is excited about the move and has pledged to help his new side win trophies.

“I am really excited about this move," he told the club's official website. “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 didn’t 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, I’m able to win titles with this club.

“I will try to grow and learn and improve myself, and to be part of the club’s history.”

Jurgen Klopp believes the 24-year-old brings with him a mentality and a versatility which will benefit his existing squad.

"We have signed a fantastic player, but someone who is an equally fantastic person I think," he added. "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."

Fabinho has become Liverpool's first summer signing (Liverpool FC)

Fabinho graduated from the Fluminense academy as a right-back and persisted in that position until, after brief stints with Rio Ave and Real Madrid, blossoming as a defensive midfielder at Monaco.

Klopp added: "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.

"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.

Fabinho played at right-back and in midfield for Monaco (Getty)

"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."