Liverpool has confirmed the signing of RB Salzburg player, Takumi Minamino.

The Japanese completed his medical yesterday and has finalised personal terms with the Reds ON Wednesday at Melwood. He will officially become a Reds player on January 1, 2020 when the transfer window is opened.

“It has been a dream, my dream to become a Liverpool player. And I’m so excited that the moment has come true.

“To play in the Premier League was one of my targets. I think this is the top-class league in the world; I was thinking if my career as a footballer progressed smoothly, someday I would be able to play in the Premier League.

“But I never thought I would be able to play in this team and I’m really happy about it. I’m looking forward to it.”

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Minamino revealed his delight to join Liverpool and his desire to win the Premier League with the European Champions.

 “Their football is of such a high level and I did feel that they were the champions of the Champions League. Feeling that, it makes me feel even happier that I can play in this team. I’m really happy to be part of that team.

“My target is to win the Premier League and the Champions League, and to make good contributions to the team.”

Minamino made 199 appearances for Salzburg, scoring 64 goals, while he has earned 22 caps for Japan and netted 11 times since making his debut in October 2015.