Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has spoken of his pride at wearing the same colours as Steven Gerrard.
Aquilani was presented to the media on Thursday after arriving from Roma for a fee reported to be about £15million.
He was keen to point out he is a long-term admirer of Gerrard's qualities.
Aquilani said: "Even before coming to Liverpool, I thought Steven Gerrard was the strongest midfielder in the world. I will be very proud to play alongside him and hope I can learn from his game.
"I am looking forward to playing in the same team with players of that kind. Liverpool have had good players for a number of years and I have always liked their system of play."
Source: Eurosport