Liverpool announced the first transfer ahead of the new season. The footballer of the English champions was Kostas Tsimikas.
The Greek was a competitor of Olympiacos Piraeus since 2014. Last season, he appeared in his colors 46 times. He scored seven assists. He has made three appearances for his country’s national team.
According to unofficial information, the 24-year-old cost EUR 13 million. Liverpool have not confirmed this amount. He also did not say how long the contract of his new player will be valid. He limited himself to stating that the contract would be “long-term”.
Tsimikas is a left-back. Therefore, he will fight for a place in the squad with Andy Robertson, who so far has hardly had a rival to play in the top eleven.
– I’m proud to have joined Liverpool. It is the biggest club in the world. I will do my best the Greek defender assured.
– I like the English league very much. I’ve always dreamed of playing it. I want to achieve our goals “To win the Premier League and the Champions League again,” added Tsimikas.
Juergen Klopp is pleased with the new acquisition. – He’s a very good footballer. It is focused on competition and winning. I like his mentality. It fits perfectly in our cloakroom – assessed the German trainer.
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