James Milner has spoken of his excitement at joining Liverpool and his desire to play in front of the club's passionate fans.

Milner, who left Manchester City earlier this summer, said the opportunity to play at Anfield in front of Liverpool's famed supporter group at the Kop end, was a main reason for joining the Reds.

"Liverpool is a great fit for me as a club," Milner told the club's official website.

"It's a huge club and there is a lot of pressure every time you step out onto that field. I've played in front of the Anfield crowd and it'll be nice to be on the other side of the fans now.

"The atmosphere they create is fantastic and probably some of the best atmospheres I've played in in England, so to have them supporting me is definitely going to be an amazing feeling."