Wednesday, 3rd July, 2013
New Liverpool signing Kolo Toure has explained that he is looking ahead to the challenge of playing with the Merseyside giants, and has insisted he will be giving his total dedication to the team.
The Reds completed the transfer of the former Arsenal and Manchester City centre-back yesterday, the Ivorian was snapped up on a free transfer, following the expiry of his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers signed the player in order to boost his side’s defence, following the retirement of veteran defensive rock Jamie Carragher at the end of last season. Toure, for his part, knows that he will face stiff competition from the other centre-backs to feature regularly, but he is looking forward to that challenge.
"When I arrived at Arsenal nobody knew about me. I had to make my name, which was not easy because I was part of one of the best squads of players with Patrick Vieira, Sol Campbell and Martin Keown", the 32-year-old told his new club’s official site.
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“When I joined City it was a different challenge because it was a team that wanted to be one of the best in the world.
“They were bringing players from a lot of different places. Now it’s a new challenge – and I like challenges.”
The Ivory Coast international has a total of 308 appearances in the English Premier League under his belt, along with 11 goals to his name.
Counting on his experience, Toure – who has lifted a Premier League title with Arsenal and Manchester City – explained that he is ready to fight and give 100 per cent for the team.
"I will fight; I will give 100 per cent”, he said.
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