Liverpool signing Alisson Becker has revealed new teammate Mohamed Salah helped move the deal along this week.

Alisson has signed for the Reds in a world record deal from AS Roma, where he also played with Salah.

“We didn't have that much contact after he left Roma. We met again in the game when we were up against each other [in the Champions League in April]," Alisson told Liverpoolfc.com.

“Yesterday, he sent me a message saying: 'Hey, what are you waiting for?' As the negotiations were at an advanced stage, I replied to him straight away saying: 'Calm down, I'm on my way!'

“I'm really happy to have the opportunity to play alongside him again. As well as being a great player, he is a huge character and a great person - which is the most important thing.

“To be with these great people and players day to day is fantastic for me."