Soccer-Klopp backs new Liverpool signing Diaz to hit the ground running

(Reuters) - Liverpool's new signing Luis Diaz has all the attributes to succeed at the Premier League club, manager Juergen Klopp said, as he backed the Colombian winger to quickly adapt to life in England and improve the team.

Diaz on Sunday became Liverpool's first signing of the January transfer window, joining them from Portuguese side Porto on a deal that the British media reported was worth 45 million euros ($50 million).

"He's an outstanding player and someone we've been tracking for a very long time," Klopp told the club website https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/jurgen-klopp-luis-diaz-hes-player-we-really-wanted. "We believe he has everything needed to fit into our way and adapt to the Premier League, both physically and mentally.

"He's a player who is hungry for success and knows you have to fight to get what you want. He is a fighter, no doubt. He's a skilful team player who has always the goal in mind."

Klopp thanked Liverpool's owners for getting the deal done.

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