Robbie Keane today stated that he is relishing the prospect of teaming up with Fernando Torres after completing his £20.3million move from Tottenham to Liverpool.
Keane, the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland captain, has agreed a four-year deal at Anfield and is now determined to establish a mouth-watering partnership in attack with Spain striker Torres.
"He has been a revelation since he came to the Premier League. He was absolutely outstanding last year and also in the Euros with Spain," said Keane this morning.
"It is hard to leave Tottenham with some of the players they had - like Dimitar Berbatov, who I had a great relationship with - but Torres is probably the best striker in the world
right now. Hopefully we can play a lot of games together and do well."
Keane, who will wear Liverpool’s famous number seven shirt, should play just off Torres in the Liverpool formation, and hopes to bridge the gap between midfield and Torres.
He said: "I see myself as a second striker. I can play off the shoulder, link things up and play in the hole.
“You are always judged on scoring goals as a striker and I have always scored a lot of goals. Hopefully I can continue that here at Liverpool."
The new Reds frontman turned down Liverpool as a 14-year-old in favour of joining Wolves, and is relieved the opportunity to join the club he supports came up again.
"The last four years have been great for me and I believe I am at my peak," he said.
Keane will love wearing the number seven shirt, famously worn by Anfield legends including Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez revealed: "We were talking about the number, and the big names that have had this number, so it will be inspirational for him to have it too."
Benitez added: “We were looking for a player with game intelligence and good movement who could play alongside Torres.”
Keane is all set to make his Liverpool debut at Villarreal in a pre-season friendly tomorrow night.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Keane: Torres is perfect partner
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