Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Philippe Coutinho and managing director Ian Ayre has said that they had to fight off other clubs to capture the Brazilian.
Coutinho is the second January signing that the Reds have made during the January transfer window and Ayre hopes that the 20 year old can build on an impressive start to his career at Anfield.
"We're always delighted when we get the players we go after," Ayre told Liverpoolfc.com.
"It has been a successful transfer window for us, coming off the back of acquiring Daniel Sturridge from Chelsea and now Philippe from Inter Milan.
"I think that bodes well for us for the rest of the season and the future.
"He's obviously a very young player but has already proved himself in the Brazilian U19s, U20s and a first cap. He has been a really important player for them and now for us.
"The most important thing is that he gets settled with training, the backroom staff get him involved and then get him on the pitch as soon as possible.
"We certainly fought off strong competition from others. In the early parts of discussions, I know Inter Milan were reluctant.
"But we did some good work, the whole team that work around this got involved and I'm pleased to say we secured him."
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