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Liverpool FC transfer news: Jurgen Klopp delighted to sign ‘fantastic player and fantastic person’ Fabinho

On Monday evening, Fabinho, the Brazil midfielder, was confirmed to move to Anfield on July 1 with a deal agreed between Liverpool and his current club Monaco. He has signed a ‘long-term contract’ with the Merseyside club.

It is understood the fee paid for Fabinho could pass £40 million.

Klopp spoke after the confirmation of the deal to praise the 24-year-old.

He told Liverpool's official website: "We have signed a fantastic player, but someone who is an equally fantastic person I think.

"His reputation as a character in the dressing room and his attitude in training has come through from everyone we speak to.