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Liverpool signing Alisson: Anfield atmosphere helped sway decision

Liverpool signing Alisson Becker admits playing at Anfield last season helped make up his mind about a move.

Alisson has signed for the Reds in a world record deal from AS Roma.

And the atmosphere generated inside Anfield on the night Liverpool beat Roma in their Champions League semi-final played a part in convincing him to join the club this summer.

"Yes, in part it did influence the decision," Alisson told Liverpoolfc.com.

“When you make an important decision like this it's not just a decision to change clubs, it practically changes your entire life, my family's life, my wife, my daughter.

“That game definitely did have an influence but I also watched other games. I've seen other games where I could see the way Klopp had the team playing.

“That has made me really excited to be part of this group. Apart from the fact that the club is massive, the players that have come through here and the titles won, hopefully I can play a part in the history being created here, win titles and be a part of the project that has been developed here in the past few years so we can see Liverpool rise once again."

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