Keita: 'I've always got a desire to win'

Keita will arrive at Anfield with a lot of expectation, particularly given his £52 million price tag, but the Guinean has even more pressure on his shoulders after it was revealed that he would wear the club's No 8 shirt.

The number was famously sported by former captain and club legend Steven Gerrard, who handed Keita the shirt personally. 

Keita is the second signing for Jurgen Klopp's team in midfield this summer, following the addition of Fabinho from Monaco for £43 million, meaning there will be healthy competition for a starting spot next season, even after Emre Can's departure to Juventus. 

However, the new player, who will officially become a Liverpool player on 1st July, is excited about what he can bring to the Reds' squad.

He told LFC TV: "Firstly I am somebody that plays in a defensive role and we need to start with that, but then I need to bring the ball forward and help the attack. I've always got a desire to win - I believe I'm a winner."

Keita, who played 58 times in all competitions for his former club RB Leipzig, also praised the achievements of his new boss Klopp, and what the German's plans to do to bring success to Anfield in the future.

He added: "I spoke with the coach, who told me about the project for the team and that motivated me to be here. When you see how they performed last season it makes me want to do the same and to be a part of this team. I would like to be able to achieve a similar kind of season with them next season - but even better."