Fabinho has revealed a message from countryman Roberto Firmino convinced him to sign for Liverpool.
According to James Pearce of The Athletic (h/t the Mirror's Alex Smith and Jake Polden), the former Monaco midfielder said he opted to leave Ligue 1 after Firmino praised Jurgen Klopp in a conversation.
Firmino told his Brazil team-mate: "This manager demands a lot but he will improve you," prompting Fabinho to sign a deal with the club.
Fabinho agreed a five-year contract after the Reds paid Monaco £43.7 million, and the defensive midfielder contributed towards Liverpool's UEFA Champions League win in his first season at Anfield.