Xabi Alonso, Liverpool's new central midfielder, has fired a warning shot to fellow players at Anfield and let Liverpool fans around the world know he means business at the club.

"I believe this experience is going to be very good. Until now everything I have seen and been told has excited me a lot.

"I believe my game will fit in well in this team that we are building. I am going to keep my style and not change the way I play now.

"I don't consider that I'm going to have to work more on the physical side of my game. It does not bother me to have left La Liga. I have had good moments there, but I always think positively and now a very exciting experience is beginning here in England with Liverpool."

Xabi Alonso was set for a move to Real Madrid before they turned their attentions to Patrick Vieria, a move which later fell through.

Alonso said: "I do not know why Real Madrid did not seal my signing. I can't answer that question, that is something you would have to ask them. What I do know is that I am going to triumph at the Reds."

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