Kostas Tsimikas has become Liverpool’s first signing of the summer.
The Premier League champions clinched the Olympiacos left-back’s signature on Monday in a £11.7 million deal as Andy Robertson’s designated back-up.
Attention shifted to Tsimikas following the Reds’ failure to convince Norwich City to part with Jamal Lewis, who was the subject of a rejected £10m bid.
Jurgen Klopp admits that the Greece international, 24, has been on the Anfield club’s radar for some time and outlined the qualities he will bring.
“We have watched Kostas for a long time and are really happy that he has joined us. It’s the perfect news before we come back together very soon,” he told Liverpoolfc.com.
“He is a very good footballer with an attitude to win and to compete, and I really like his mentality. It fits perfectly with the mood and the desire we have in our dressing room already.
“He has showed already at a young age he can experience football in a different country and do well – and he has been a big part of the success Olympiacos has had to win their title this season and in their European campaigns.
“Kostas knows from personal experience what is required to challenge and succeed domestically and in the Champions League, and he is ambitious for more – just like us.
“He has come up against some very tough opponents in the past couple of seasons and done well and we know he relishes the challenge, which is perfect for us.
“For that reason we are delighted to know we’ll have him with us for the years ahead. I’m so pleased.”