Cisse's a man of his word

"I already love Liverpool, this is the club where I want to play," he said. "A few clubs have been interested but I always wanted to play in England, particularly for Liverpool because I first heard of their interest two years ago.

"They were the only ones at the time. I gave my word to Liverpool and I am a man of my word.

"From my point of view it does not matter if Houllier is at the club. Gerard Houllier's position makes no difference. I want to wear the shirt of this club."