'West Ham Legend Is Now Our Second Choice' — Nigerians React As Liverpool Announce Capture Of Adrian
Published: August 05, 2019Liverpool have completed the signing of 32-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Adrian on a free transfer.
The new acquisition becomes Jurgen Klopp's third summer signing and he will serve as backup to Alisson Becker in the coming season following the departure of Simon Mignolet to Club Brugge.
@Naomeluv: "Old but quality signing, he will be a great backup to Becker".
@nakacwa_juliet: "I'm not really happy with the move because he's past his prime, hope he proves me wrong #welcome Adrian".
@1LFCNigeria: "Welcome #Adrian we know things are looking up. #LFC #YNWA".
@SIRH74741: "My new second goalkeeper scored a solo goal for West Ham, welcome to Anfield Adrian".
@seunalizin: " good signing, experience at its peak".
@yemii: " Why settle for a 32-year-old when young goalkeepers are available?"
@young_ayo00: " Is this all we can get as Mignolet's replacement, Klopp can do better @lfc".
@chidinma44: "West Ham legend is now our second choice, God is good".
@loveth33: "Don't think twice, Adrian has signed for Liverpool... Great addition".
@donawero: " Not really convinced but i hope he perfectly perform his duties if given the chance to play".
The new acquisition becomes Jurgen Klopp's third summer signing and he will serve as backup to Alisson Becker in the coming season following the departure of Simon Mignolet to Club Brugge.
The news was gladly received by many Liverpool fans in Nigeria, but some believe the Reds could do better in their search for Mignolet's replacement.
Here are some reactions via their Twitter account:
@Naomeluv: "Old but quality signing, he will be a great backup to Becker".
@nakacwa_juliet: "I'm not really happy with the move because he's past his prime, hope he proves me wrong #welcome Adrian".
@1LFCNigeria: "Welcome #Adrian we know things are looking up. #LFC #YNWA".
@SIRH74741: "My new second goalkeeper scored a solo goal for West Ham, welcome to Anfield Adrian".
@seunalizin: " good signing, experience at its peak".
@yemii: " Why settle for a 32-year-old when young goalkeepers are available?"
@young_ayo00: " Is this all we can get as Mignolet's replacement, Klopp can do better @lfc".
@chidinma44: "West Ham legend is now our second choice, God is good".
@loveth33: "Don't think twice, Adrian has signed for Liverpool... Great addition".
@donawero: " Not really convinced but i hope he perfectly perform his duties if given the chance to play".
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