There have been ongoing debate about the £17 million fee, and even Rafa himself admitted he had hoped to avoid spending that sort of figure, but he remains impressed with the signing of the England international right back.
Rafa said:
“We are really pleased because we’ve signed a really good player, an England international.
“It’s very positive. He has quality and a very good mentality, and from the first time I spoke with him it was clear he wanted to come here.
“He has quality, that’s clear. He’s more mature – you can see from the press conference he is good.
“Chelsea were trying to win big trophies at the time he was there and they needed experience in order to win. Now it is a good moment because he is a much better player, he has the experience and the desire.”
Johnson admitted there was no doubt in his mind that he wanted to join Liverpool when their interest became clear, he went on:
“I’m delighted. I’ve come to win a few trophies. I knew Carra and Stevie and some of the other lads from playing against them. I am looking forward to it.
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