Dominic Solanke has become Jurgen Klopp’s first signing of the summer.
On Monday, Liverpool confirmed that the Chelsea striker would complete his transfer to the Reds on July 1, when his contract with the Blues comes to an end.
The England youth international will likely play a significant role in Liverpool’s preseason campaign, with his club debut expected to come in the Asia Trophy competition, which begins in mid-July.
Solanke, 19, only made one senior appearance for Chelsea but is thought to be a promising prospect and a real coup for Klopp.
And while it typically takes some time for a player from a rival club to endear himself to his new side’s fans, Solanke doesn’t seem to have that problem.
Anfield appears to be the perfect destination for the young forward and he’s clearly quite fond of Liverpool supporters already, with the below tweet from 2012 going viral this week after his impending arrival was confirmed.
Anfield is one Amazing Stadium, the fans are quality!
— Dom Solanke (@DomSolanke) September 23, 2012
After experiencing the Anfield atmosphere as a 15-year-old, Solanke was obviously impressed and he’s certainly being welcomed with open arms on Merseyside.
Welcome my brother #YNWA
— The Main Mané (@LFCfootball2) May 30, 2017
Welcome mate #YNWA
— Nathan (@DeadlySturridge) May 30, 2017
We want you to come and put your mark on this pitch??❤️#YNWA
— يـورقن (@YNWA_99) May 30, 2017
Welcome to liverpool! ? YNWA
— Jon ¯_(ツ)_/¯ (@catflapninja) May 30, 2017
Welcome to the club mate. ?
— Éirinn ? (@Cuteiinho) May 30, 2017
Looking forward to seeing you play lad #YNWA #LFC @DomSolanke
— The Scouse Foodie (@SalilG_LFC) May 30, 2017
welcome to Anfield! #YNWA ?
— Maima (@zatyumaima) May 30, 2017
welcome to Liverpool
— Sch (@Scherbatsky6og) May 30, 2017
Welcome to Liverpool bro.❤
— K (@KuytAngle) May 30, 2017
Welcome #YNWA ❤❤
— حاتم #بطل_الدوري?? (@3455Hatem) May 30, 2017
