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Alisson: Fans convinced me about Liverpool move

Former AS Roma goalkeeper Alisson has again spoken of the influence of Liverpool fans in his decision to move to Anfield last summer.

The Brazilian keeper faced off against Jurgen Klopp's Reds in the semi-final of the Champions League last season, which Liverpool won 7-6 on aggregate.

Speaking about his first impressions of Anfield, Alisson told BT Sport: "I had heard rumours that I would be one of their options for the next season.

"When I was playing I did feel that there was a different atmosphere here at Anfield.

"It was incredible, with their fans it felt like they had an extra player on the pitch.

"I started to study the club. It was also a challenge to want to transform this highly qualified team and hard work into results.

"Which comes in the form of titles, which is what everyone wants. So it was also that challenge that made me opt to come here."

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