Wednesday 3rd September 2008
Liverpool were the only club for Riera
Albert Riera did not even consider joining another club once he discovered Rafa Benitez was interested in him.
The former Espanyol winger moved to Anfield for an undisclosed fee on Monday as Benitez did his final piece of business ahead of the transfer window deadline.
And having completed his move to Merseyside, Reira, who had a loan spell at Manchester City in 2006, is looking forward to the challenge.
The Spain international will be charged with the task of ending Liverpool's problems on the left of midfield, but he welcomes the pressure.
"As soon as I knew they were interested in me I knew there was only one club that I wanted to sign for and thankfully it has now happened," Riera told Liverpool's official website.
"I know I will have to work very hard to get into the team because there are a lot of good players here but that is a challenge I am looking forward to.
"It feels really good to be a Liverpool player and I am really happy to be at this club.
"I am looking forward to working with the manager and the players."
