"I was very proud and very excited when I heard the news, Liverpool is a great club. Liverpool has a tremendous history and is one of the most famous clubs in the world. To have the chance to play for such a big club is an honour," he said.
The Sampdoria player added that he was relishing the chance to fight for a first team spot. He added, "I can't wait to train with my team mates. I am also proud to be the first Italian player at Anfield. My career has only just started. In 4-5 years I have progressed a lot. My dream now is to stay at Liverpool and fight for my place."