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RafaShanks

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Coates joins Liverpool

 

30th Aug 2011 - Latest News

 

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Uruguay international Sebastian Coates on a long-term contract.

 

The 20-year-old completed his transfer from Nacional after passing a medical and securing a work permit earlier today.

 

Coates will now link up with his international teammates ahead of their friendly in Kiev on Friday night.

 

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/coates-joins-liverpool

RafaShanks

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http://twitter.com/#!/SebastianCoates

 

35,000 followers now. :lol:

 

Coates: Suarez key to deal

 

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30th Aug 2011 - Latest News

 

Sebastian Coates today revealed how Luis Suarez's love for Liverpool fans helped convince him to sign for the Reds.

 

The 20-year old Uruguay international put pen to paper on a long-term deal at Melwood on Tuesday evening after finalising his transfer from Nacional - and immediately hailed Suarez's contribution in securing his Anfield arrival.

 

"Luis told me a lot about Liverpool - but about the fans more than anything else," said Coates, in an exclusive interview with Liverpoolfc.tv. "He told me how passionate they are about the club and how supportive they are.

 

"I saw that myself on Saturday when the fans really got behind their side against Bolton and that was great to see.

 

"Luis also told me about the history and the tradition of the club and now I feel very happy and excited to be here because I have left one great club in Nacional and signed for another great club with a fantastic history.

 

"To come to such a big club alongside a fellow countryman is very important for me. I know Luis will help me settle in, we have the same cultures and customs so having him around will help me a lot."

 

Coates and Suarez celebrated success on the international stage in the summer as Uruguay landed the Copa America - with our latest signing being named the Young Player of the tournament in Argentina.

 

Having tasted success with his country, he's now setting his sights on helping Liverpool land silverware over the coming years.

 

"You always want to win everything as a player but in my case I know I have to take things step by step," he added. "I have to train hard ad be ready to get out onto the field and play.

 

"I want to win as much as I can in a Liverpool shirt and that means the league title and any cup competitions we take part in. We have to set our sights high."

 

Coates has already experienced the Anfield atmosphere after watching the weekend victory over Bolton from the Director's Box - but he's hoping to spend more time on the pitch than in the stands in the future.

 

"Even though I hadn't signed I still wanted to get out there and play," he said. "From the moment I sat in the stand I wanted to be out on the pitch.

 

"I know that when I do get the chance to play I have to perform to the best of my ability. I'm really happy to be here. When I arrived at the stadium on Saturday I was treated very well by everybody and I hope to repay all those good wishes in the future."

 

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/coates-suarez-key-to-deal

 

Just when you thought you couldn't love Luis any more.

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RafaShanks

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He's the complete package'

 

30th Aug 2011 - Latest News

 

Director of Football Damien Comolli speaks to Liverpoolfc.tv after securing the deal to bring Uruguay international Sebastian Coates to Anfield.

 

First of all Damien, tell us about the qualities of our latest signing...

 

He's a central defender who can play on either side, even though he's right footed. He has a fantastic physical presence, he's very good in the air offensively and defensively, he's very strong in one v ones and very good at clearing things in his own box. He has the mentality of Uruguay players that everyone can see in Luis Suarez; he never gives up, always commits himself and isn't scared of any challenge either on the ground or in the air. He also has this ability to play from the back, which is needed when you play for Liverpool Football Club.

 

Lots of defenders have been linked with the club this summer but Sebastian's name only came onto the radar over the last couple of weeks. Is he a player you have been tracking for a while?

 

Myself and my scouting staff have been tracking him for over two years now, since the Copa America U20 tournament in Venezuela. Then he went to the U20 World Cup in Egypt in 2009 and we kept an eye on him during the season, playing for his club Nacional where he was the captain, and then our scout went to the Copa America this summer just for confirmation of what we were thinking about him.

 

The fact that Soto and Daniel Ayala went made room for us to sign a player at the back, because we needed him.

 

Click on the image below to watch our chat with Damien

 

There has been a lot of talk this summer about Liverpool signing English players, but this transfer demonstrates the work of your worldwide scouting network...

 

We have always said we are not focused on the passport but on the quality, and we have been very happy with the quality we have found in the Premier League. But Sebastian is exactly what we needed and the fact that Luis is here helped a great deal. I am sure people know he was linked with a lot of clubs and there was a lot of interest in him, both before and then after the Copa America because of his performances for Uruguay, but Luis spoke to him and although I don't know what he told him about Liverpool Football Club, he must have said something which was positive and then Sebastian said he wanted to come here. The fact that Luis is here is a major factor in his decision.

 

He's a Copa America winner and also won the Young Player of the Tournament award - what does that tell you about his winning mentality?

 

It's exactly what he's got. If you see the games during the Copa America he was one of the youngest defenders, if not the youngest to play most of the games. Nothing touched him, he handled it perfectly and for us it was proof he was ready to come here because it was the biggest stage you can find in South America and for such a young player to do as well as he did in keeping more experienced players on the bench during the tournament was a strong sign of both his personality and of the level he can get to.

 

How suited is his game to English football and the Premier League?

 

His qualities are perfect for the Premier League because here you can face more direct teams where you have to head the ball several times during the game and make sure your presence is being felt on set pieces and throw-ins. He also has the ability to play against big players, he's not afraid to be isolated one on one and defend properly. We think he is the complete package. He is only 20 so there is a lot of time for improvement, and playing alongside Martin, Jamie or Daniel will help him improve fantastically, I'm sure, and training on a daily basis against Suarez or Andy will be a new challenge for him but we know already he will bring a big contribution to the team and to the squad.

 

I have said several times during the summer that we don't buy a young player for the next six months or the next year, it's a long term commitment where we commit to him and he commits to us. We know he will be an even better player in two or three years time.

 

And if he settles in as quickly and as well as Luis Suarez has done, then he'll be doing very well...

 

People say we have paid a decent fee for a young player who has just made it on the international scene, but we've got a reference that we know taking a young Uruguayan player has worked before and we know that Luis is going to help him a lot to settle in and to adapt to the Premier League. We think we've got plenty of guarantees that he's going to do well.

 

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/he-s-the-complete-package

 

Comolli is fecking boss!!! :yes:

Zoob

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20m for Jones, 7m for Coates. One cant make a sh*t England team, one just won the Copa America.

 

'Nuff said, we are boss.

 

Also puts into perspective the prices being bandied around for the likes of Dann and (last year of contract) Cahill. Of course those players are established in the English league and Coates is not, but when I saw him in the Copa, I couldn't believe he was so young - I thought he was 30 because of how composed and imposing he played. Think he'll be a great signing.

New York Red

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Also puts into perspective the prices being bandied around for the likes of Dann and (last year of contract) Cahill. Of course those players are established in the English league and Coates is not, but when I saw him in the Copa, I couldn't believe he was so young - I thought he was 30 because of how composed and imposing he played. Think he'll be a great signing.

 

He's a beast alright. Can't wait to see him in action.

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