New Liverpool signing Adam Lallana took a full page advert to wave goodbye to his former club, Southampton.
The England ace signed for the Merseyside club on a £23m, passing a medical, and will now wear the number 20 jersey for Liverpool when the 2014-2015 English Premier League and Champions League season kicks off.
The 26-year-old Three Lions midfielder parts way wth his club of 14 years, but in a touching gesture, thanked all the fans for their support he received and the time that he spent at the club by renting an ad in the Southern Daily Echo.
Liverpool announced their £23m signing on Tuesday
Welcome to #LFC, Adam Lallana! #LallanaLFC pic.twitter.com/DAf7CPnM5z
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 1, 2014
Adam Lallana has signed a long-term deal with #LFC and will wear squad number 20 #LallanaLFC pic.twitter.com/ZqR65JYwpl
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 1, 2014
"THANK YOU": Adam Lallana's goodbye message to the Southampton fans in the Southern Daily Echo
Lallana, though, could not hold back his joy over his Anfield move, saying: “I'm so excited for the next chapter of my career, coming to a special club like Liverpool.”
“I'm quite humbled and I just can't wait to get started.”
“Hopefully I can settle in quickly, and I will give it my best throughout the whole time I'm here. I hope I can add something to the team and hopefully we can win trophies while I'm here, because that's why I'm here - for success.”
PHOTO: Lallana undergoes a medical prior to completing his #LFC move. Full gallery http://t.co/nnYKbD31Cj #LallanaLFC pic.twitter.com/41rCgChOt4
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 1, 2014
The news of Liverpool's 26-year-old summer arrival was received well by the fans
Adam Lallana... Welcome to Liverpool!!! Needless to say, a great choice. #LallanaLFC #Liverpool
— Adam Williams (@anwilliams1992) July 1, 2014
@LFC top signing. Extremely gifted, great balance and skill on the ball and English! Cannot wait to see him in the famous red #LallanaLFC
— Sandeep Jassi (@SD_Jassi) July 1, 2014
@LFC massive boost for the team. Can't wait to see him play next season. Bring it on! #YNWA #lallanalfc
— Muhammad Zulhusni (@ZullieyP) July 1, 2014
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers also expressed his delight over their new signing, stating: “We are delighted to have secured the services of one of the Premier League's top talents in signing Adam Lallana."
“What is apparent about Adam is that his character is on a par with his talent. “He is an exceptional young man and someone who has a love for the game - and, most importantly, a desire to progress and improve."
Brendan Rodgers explains why Adam Lallana will be a perfect fit for #LFC #LallanaLFC http://t.co/vJ8WkJQHfJ pic.twitter.com/zLRqjlhrTy
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 1, 2014
“Adam is motivated by being the best he can be and being part of something special. We believe he fits right in with what we are trying to do at Liverpool.”
