New signing Gabriel Paletta has admitted he will have to swiftly travel a steep learning curve during his first season in English football.


The 20-year-old centre-back, whose style has drawn comparisons with Argentine great Roberto Ayala in his homeland, completed his transfer to Anfield last week.


And he said:

"I think I'm ready for the move to England. It's every South American player's dream to play in Europe. It's impossible to turn down the opportunity when it arrives.
"I don't fear moving into English football. I'm not arriving as a star. I'm just a young player hoping to make progress.
"My strengths? My fight, physical power and my aerial game. Now I want to demonstrate these qualities in England. But I know I will have to learn quickly.
"Liverpool are one of the best clubs in the world and any player would want to play there. It's sensational for me to know that Rafael Benitez has the confidence in me to sign me."

Of the Ayala comparisons, Paletta added:

"Roberto is a proven star and compared to him I'm only an apprentice. In my opinion, Ayala is a monster; a massive player and a massive winner."

Source: Liverpool Daily Post


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