Shaqiri joy over move to Liverpool

Swiss star Xherdan Shaqiri is excited by the future after joining Liverpool from Stoke for £13million last night.

The winger, currently on holiday after appearing at the World Cup, is understood to have agreed a five-year contract.

“I’m very happy to be here. It’s a huge club with big history, big players and a fantastic coach. So I’m really glad and happy to be here,” Shaqiri told liverpoolfc.com.

“As a player you always want to be on the biggest stage in football.

“A few years ago I wanted to come too, but it didn’t happen. I’m really happy that now I’m finally here.

“I want to improve myself, I want to be with the best and I want to win titles. That’s what I’m here for.”

Manager Klopp believes Liverpool are the “perfect” club for his new signing.

He added: “He has speed and ability, has the right amount of arrogance on the football pitch, real bravery to want the ball and influence things.”

Chelsea yesterday sacked Antonio Conte after months of speculation over his future and despite the Italian overseeing preseason training this week.

Former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri is reportedly set to replace him.

Middlesbrough have appointed the experienced Sam Ellis as Tony Pulis’s assistant manager.