Author Topic: Welcome Adrian (Read 151735 times)

Caston · « **on:** August 5, 2019, 02:02:51 pm »

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Liverpool FC have completed the signing of Adrian on a free transfer.

The 32-year-old goalkeeper has signed a deal with the Reds following the departure of Simon Mignolet on a permanent switch to Club Brugge earlier today.

“I’m feeling really happy; really happy to be here and to work in this great club and start doing my stuff on the pitch as soon as possible,” he told Liverpoolfc.com.

“I’m very ambitious, I come here to try to win everything, to try to push Ali from the first minute and to make us better.

“Obviously I want to win titles. I come here to fight for all the competitions. We have many competitions ahead – we’re going to fight for it and try to get them.

“I’m looking forward to playing my first game at Anfield and to win as many games as we can.”

Adrian arrives after his six-year spell with West Ham United came to an end at the conclusion of last season.

The Spaniard joined the Hammers from Real Betis in July 2013 and went on to make 150 appearances for the club.

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/359359-liverpool-fc-complete-signing-of-goalkeeper-adrian

zed_4k · « **Reply #1 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:03:45 pm »

Welcome to LFC Adrian

Magix · « **Reply #2 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:03:56 pm »

Jesus that's quick. And welcome, Adriannn!

Bergersrightwingviews · « **Reply #3 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:04:46 pm »

Good signing this. More suited to us than Migs probably. Best back-up we have had for ages.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #4 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:05:50 pm »

It's AdriÁn!

Welcome, i hope you're good. YNWA

Tobelius · « **Reply #5 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:06:21 pm »

That was quick!

Welcome Adrian!

Dim Glas · « **Reply #6 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:06:41 pm »

“I’m feeling really happy; really happy to be here and to work in this great club and start doing my stuff on the pitch as soon as possible,” he told Liverpoolfc.com.

“I’m very ambitious, I come here to try to win everything, to try to push Ali from the first minute and to make us better.

“Obviously I want to win titles. I come here to fight for all the competitions. We have many competitions ahead – we’re going to fight for it and try to get them.

“I’m looking forward to playing my first game at Anfield and to win as many games as we can.”

Chakan · « **Reply #7 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:08:49 pm »

aw1991 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:09:28 pm »

Welcome to the best club in the world Adrian, good luck!

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #9 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:11:04 pm »

Welcome. I always had an irrational dislike for him

vagabond · « **Reply #10 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:11:19 pm »

Excellent stuff, hope hes an able deputy.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #11 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:11:39 pm »

He has signed a 2 year deal with option for a 3rd.

Now we have Ali and Adi

Phil M · « **Reply #12 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:12:14 pm »

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Schmidt · « **Reply #13 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:13:02 pm »

Only seen a few games of him but he always seemed a solid keeper, was baffled when Hart took his starting spot. Good signing thanks to some lucky timing.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #14 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:15:21 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on August 5, 2019, 02:11:04 pm

Welcome. I always had an irrational dislike for him

Didn't he act all cocky over a penalty awarded to Everton?

Byrneand · « **Reply #15 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:15:54 pm »

Two things:

1) Where is the lean? It's not a proper signing with no lean. This could be a bad omen.
2) Net 6.4m ... back of the net

Fromola · « **Reply #16 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:18:22 pm »

Quote from: Byrneand on August 5, 2019, 02:15:54 pm

Two things:

1) Where is the lean? It's not a proper signing with no lean. This could be a bad omen.
2) Net 6.4m ... back of the net

Even on a free a good chance of a wage saving as well as Mignolet was signed as first choice and on a first team wage.

Adrian signing as back up can't be on daft wages.

Mighty_Red · « **Reply #17 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:20:04 pm »

Welcome Adrian, hope you can help Ali get even better and maybe help us get some more trophies

plura · « **Reply #18 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:23:29 pm »

Quote from: Byrneand on August 5, 2019, 02:15:54 pm

Two things:

1) Where is the lean? It's not a proper signing with no lean. This could be a bad omen.
2) Net 6.4m ... back of the net

Lean picture(s)

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/359362-photo-gallery-adrian-seals-liverpool-transfer-at-melwood

Samie · « **Reply #19 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:25:33 pm »

Dim Glas · « **Reply #20 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:27:23 pm »

Jürgen Klopp feels the acquisition of Adrian represents the 'perfect solution' for Liverpool following the departure of Simon Mignolet.

Mignolet brought his six-year spell with the Reds to an end earlier today when he completed a permanent switch to Club Brugge.

Liverpool subsequently moved to add to their goalkeeping ranks by securing a deal for Adrian, who arrives on a free transfer after leaving West Ham United at the end of last season.

The 32-year-old made 150 appearances during his time with the Hammers, twice finishing as runner-up in the club’s Player of the Year Award – and Klopp feels he will bring the necessary talent and experience to his squad.

The manager told Liverpoolfc.com: “I think this is the perfect solution for us in this moment, replacing talent and experience like for like.

“With Ali and Simon, I felt like we had two ‘No.1s’ and in many ways we have repeated that with Adrian. This is important.

“He is a ‘keeper who knows the Premier League, who has played in pressure situations and has the highest quality.

“They are big gloves to fill because Simon was such an outstanding professional and contributed to the group even when not in the starting XI. Everything we know about Adrian tells us he has the personal qualities to go with his clear playing talent to ensure this area of the team is not weakened.

“We’re all looking forward to working with him.”

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/359363-jurgen-klopp-adrian-transfer-to-liverpool

Samie · « **Reply #21 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:29:52 pm »

This man is next

classycarra · « **Reply #22 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:31:47 pm »

The timing isn't great for him, in terms of wanting to get playing as soon as he can!

Doubt he plays Super League, but equally wouldn't be shocked. Assume he'll play the League and FA Cup. And maybe the World Club semi.

Hopefully a few nice home draw in the League Cup to come.

aw1991 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:34:24 pm »

Quote from: Samie on August 5, 2019, 02:25:33 pm

Very unique lean technique.

devlin_adl · « **Reply #24 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:37:18 pm »

Presumably he'll get the domestic cup matches... so two games a season?

xbugawugax · « **Reply #25 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:37:40 pm »

Quote from: Magix on August 5, 2019, 02:03:56 pm

Jesus that's quick. And welcome, Adriannn!

do pacy transfers count?

didn't have have the time to track his plane ride in.

welcome adrian! hope he have a successful career here

Samie · « **Reply #26 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:38:02 pm »

JackWard33 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:44:36 pm »

Lol Klopp is so good at the toffee

'in many ways we had two number 1s with Mignolet and Ali'... ' we've repeated that with Adrian'
Amazing stuff

Too early for flapjacks? · « **Reply #28 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:54:14 pm »

Watching Bravo play one-twos with his defenders and charge off his line to stop a couple of our moves bought home how ill suited Migs was for us. We need someone who is more comfortable coming off the line and receiving the ball to his feet. Hopefully Adrian is the answer. Look forward to his League Cup and FA Cup appearances!

Samie · « **Reply #29 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:55:05 pm »

Paul Joyce saying it's a two year deal with option for a third year.

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Liverpool sign Adrian on two year deal, with option for third year

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 5, 2019, 02:57:26 pm »

Welcome Adrian. Good luck. Solid early lean game

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #31 on:** August 5, 2019, 03:01:56 pm »

Quote from: Samie on August 5, 2019, 02:25:33 pm

Looks like he has suspenders on with no shorts.

Anyway, welcome Adrian, more cocky penalty taking against the Blues please.

Mr_Shane · « **Reply #32 on:** August 5, 2019, 03:09:46 pm »

Welcome Adrian. Like these sort of out of the blue signings

pathetic · « **Reply #33 on:** August 5, 2019, 03:17:41 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on August 5, 2019, 02:11:04 pm

Welcome. I always had an irrational dislike for him

Same. He always gave us a hard time trying to score against West Ham and he's a bit cocky. I think that personality will serve him well with a big club like us. Welcome Adrian

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AshLFC · « **Reply #34 on:** August 5, 2019, 03:21:29 pm »

Gonna wear 13?

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #35 on:** August 5, 2019, 03:33:52 pm »

I've always thought he was a bit of a twat.Guess he is our twat now so I will look forward to supporting him.

Think we lets Migs go for well under his true value though.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #36 on:** August 5, 2019, 03:37:23 pm »

Welcome Adrian, best of luck.

GBF · « **Reply #37 on:** August 5, 2019, 03:43:35 pm »

Quote from: Chakan on August 5, 2019, 02:08:49 pm

almost 8 posts until this? im disappointed

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 5, 2019, 03:44:45 pm »

Interesting that he notes in his interview that there was interest from the club in him a few years ago. Sounds like we've talked with him over the past few days and told him yesterday to go to London to do all the medical checks. Also didn't realize he's a pal of Pepe Reina's and couldn't tell him he was talking with us

Rush 82 · « **Reply #39 on:** August 5, 2019, 04:07:34 pm »

Whoo....

Welcome lad - always liked him - seen him make decent saves over the years.