Aurelio signs for Reds

Last updated : 03 July 2006 By Al Campbell
The Brazilian left-back has put pen to paper on a four year deal with the Reds and has admitted it was the presence of Rafael Benitez that persuaded him to join Liverpool.

"It is a sporting decision why I have decided my future and I have greater possibilities to grow as a player. The comfortable thing would have been to have stayed because my family was adapted and we have many friends, but I have objectives and one of them is to get in the Brazil squad," said Aurelio.

"I am going to a new club in which the trainer knows me, to see if I can conquer the objectives I have set myself. The most important moments I had in my career were the titles [with Valencia)] and that was with Benitez.

"He trusted me and he continues to trust me and that is what I value more."