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[Red Indian]

Glad we've got someone in to strengthen a position that we're weak in.  Is he the signing that Rodgers claimed would get the fans really excited? I hope not, I'm still expecting someone bigger hopefully

[Benny The Noon]

Borini: The first interview

Moments after becoming Brendan Rodgers' first signing for the Reds, Fabio Borini gave his one and only exclusive interview to Liverpoolfc.com. Here's what he had to say...

Fabio, we're in a car on the way back to Melwood after you completed your medical and the formalities of the deal. How does it feel to be a Liverpool player?

It feels really good - and to be back in England as well. It's a top club that has won a lot of trophies in the past - and will do so in the future we hope as well. I've got the trust of the manager and the club, which for me is very nice and I'm proud to be here.

How did you feel when you heard Liverpool were interested in you?

I felt really good because I wanted to come back to England one day. I knew sooner or later I would be back. Being back with Liverpool is even better because I can show the people what I can do. We've got the Europa League and lots of things to play for.

This will be the third time you've worked with Brendan Rodgers. How important was the boss in bringing you here?

He was very important. I wouldn't say it was the key, but most of it came from him. Even during last season, I spoke with him a lot. I'd text him and ask if he was okay and congratulated him on the results he got with Swansea. First of all it is a relationship of friendship and afterwards it is a working one. That is more important than anything.

What is Brendan like to play for?

I used to play 4-3-3 with him and he is very good to play football for. It is great to play football for him because you can have fun and you can get results. I could see at Swansea the people loved him because the football was attractive. People like to see football (played) like this.

What can we expect to see from the Liverpool players next season under Brendan?

They will certainly see football players that want to win, and that will always work for the team rather than themselves. Liverpool wants to get results and that's what we'll try to do.

What sort of player would you describe yourself as?

I'd describe myself as a player that never gives up and I run a lot. I had difficult times at Chelsea when I was younger because I came from Italy. It was very difficult, I tried to be strong for myself and demonstrate to people I could do it. That is an achievement I have made and why I am here.

You've just come back from being with the Italy squad at the European Championships. Has that experience helped you develop as a player?

Of course. It was a big experience for me. I'm only 21 years old, so it was a good experience even if I didn't play. Getting to the final was even more experience because it's not something that happens every day. It will be great to bring it (experience) with me.

I believe you have a special goal celebration Liverpool fans will want to see this season. Can you tell us a bit about it?

My celebration is a knife between the teeth. In Italy it means a warrior or someone who never gives up and will always get up if they fall down.  At Swansea and Roma the fans liked it, so I hope to show it to Liverpool fans as well.

As a forward, how much are you looking forward to playing with Luis Suarez this season?

A lot because he is maybe another player who is similar to me because he works very hard in every game. I've watched a few games, and all of Europe wants him. Every player wants to play with him, so it will be a pleasure.

In coming to Liverpool, you're joining one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Are you aware of the club's history?

Yes, I am aware of it. I remember the Champions League final against AC Milan. It is very important to have this important past because you can bring it to the future and try to remake the past.

You've already played at Anfield once before in an FA Youth Cup tie in February 2009 - what do you remember about that night?

(Laughs) I remember we lost! We had a good team at Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup, but we lost. But the impression it left on me was very good because of the stadium's history. It's a dream for everyone to play at Anfield, so it was a very nice experience.

So are you excited about playing at Anfield every other week now this season?

Yes, every other week in a full stadium. It will be amazing. I know the fans are very warm and they're here for football.

What do you hope to achieve during your time at Liverpool?

I hope to achieve the maximum I can, by scoring goals, getting into the Champions League and all of the things the club also wants - and all the other players.

Finally, do you have a message for Liverpool fans?

There's not especially one, but I think with Brendan they will see good football!

[JoeTerp]

great, tenacious attitude on the pitch, and knows where the goal is.  Was a huge Borini fan last year, made up that he is at LFC now.

[parchpea]

Good luck to the lad and at the price we havent been bent over (Amen to that), its a very good deal.

Tough to judge until we see him play for us but from the clips he does show us passion and that he
loves playing football and scoring goals.

Might seem like a given quality but not these days, and something we have missed at Liverpool from
many of our recent recruits.

[fivecups]

great, tenacious attitude on the pitch, and knows where the goal is.  Was a huge Borini fan last year, made up that he is at LFC now.

Joe Terp!!!   

[red till i die!!]

welcome to liverpool lad and good luck.

[burjennio]

Swansea fans havnt enough good things to say about this kid from his time there so Im looking forward to seeing what he can do.

[maguskwt]

Welcome lad, here's to your road to becoming an Italian anfield legend.

There are only two Italian players I respected in the premier league, Zola and Dicanio, hope you join this group...

Maybe now aquilani will be less homesick since he can now visit Borini's house and have a slice of pizza or a plate of spaghetti and watch Italian porn together...

[killerp]

Finally we sign someone!!!!!!! Looks like a good deal on paper.

I was getting a bit worried seeing the likes of Kuyt, Maxi leaving, Bellamy & Carroll linked to exits.

Be interesting to see how Borini links up with Suarez. Who knows maybe we will never talk about Carroll again if this partnership works out 

Now to sort out the midfield......

[Kenny Kan]

Welcome Fabio.

By all accounts he has great movement and an eye for goal, plays off the last defender, the poacher type. Except added to this he has the air of Dirk Kuyt in him, doesn't give up and runs all day long.



This bunch love him:  http://forum.planetswans.co.uk/viewtopi ... 6&t=124774

[maguskwt]

Same sort of build as Inzaghi

he looks a bit heftier than inzaghi in that picture, i hope he`s as physical as that photo makes him look, hard to tell how big he is i suppose when he`s not standing next to someone but looking at that picture has cheered me up a bit, at least he`s not a f**king lightweight.

Sorry, couldn't resist, don't take it too personally... but...

I knew you liked big lads... 

[maguskwt]

Welcome Fabio.

By all accounts he has great movement and an eye for goal, plays off the last defender, the poacher type. Except added to this he has the air of Dirk Kuyt in him, doesn't give up and runs all day long.



This bunch love him:  http://forum.planetswans.co.uk/viewtopi ... 6&t=124774

Sounds good... but lets see what he can do in a liverpool shirt first...

[Kenny Kan]

Welcome Fabio.

By all accounts he has great movement and an eye for goal, plays off the last defender, the poacher type. Except added to this he has the air of Dirk Kuyt in him, doesn't give up and runs all day long.



This bunch love him:  http://forum.planetswans.co.uk/viewtopi ... 6&t=124774

Sounds good... but lets see what he can do in a liverpool shirt first...

I wasn't making any presumptions about the lad, just describing what sort of player he is...

[ycsatbjywtbiastkamb]

Same sort of build as Inzaghi

he looks a bit heftier than inzaghi in that picture, i hope he`s as physical as that photo makes him look, hard to tell how big he is i suppose when he`s not standing next to someone but looking at that picture has cheered me up a bit, at least he`s not a f**king lightweight.

Sorry, couldn't resist, don't take it too personally... but...

I knew you liked big lads... 

hilarious you are.
by the way why do you end every single post with a ` `? it`s literally every one!
makes me imagine you to be either someone who wins the lottery every week or one of those poor fella`s who are a couple of bricks short of a full hod that go around grinning all day.
try frowning once in a while

[maguskwt]

hilarious you are.
by the way why do you end every single post with a ` `? it`s literally every one!
makes me imagine you to be either someone who wins the lottery every week or one of those poor fella`s who are a couple of bricks short of a full hod that go around grinning all day.
try frowning once in a while

It's called a sense of humour...