New Liverpool loan signing Nuri Sahin
says Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho encouraged him to join the side
after praising Brendan Rodgers.
The 23-year-old Turkish midfielder was
the subject of a tug of war between the Reds and Arsenal but eventually
decided to join Rodgers’ team for the season following discussions with
his coach.
“We talked and he (Mourinho) told me
English football, especially Premier League, is the best to enjoy as a
player. You can enjoy football every weekend,” Sahin told reporters.
“He also told me Rodgers and him worked
together at Chelsea and he is not only a good coach but also a great
person. That’s important for me. It was not only football. I wanted
someone to speak with as well.”
After speaking with Rodgers about how
the Northern Irishman intends to set out his side, Sahin was convinced
to make the switch to Anfield.
“To be honest, I hadn’t thought of
playing for Liverpool before talking to Brendan Rodgers, as we didn’t
have any previous contact. But just after the first conversation, I felt
impressed,” revealed the former Borussia Dortmund man.
“He told me how he wants to play
football and what his objectives with Liverpool are. From that moment, I
started thinking I could make that step.
“I feel proud to play for a great team,
as Liverpool is. I’m the first Turkish (player) here and it’s my turn to
make Turkish people feel proud now.”
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