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Liverpool new boy Nathaniel Clyne has revealed how Adam Lallana played a part in his £12.5million move to Anfield.

The 24-year-old right-back, who has joined on a five-year deal from Southampton, met up with fellow England international Lallana during a recent holiday in America.

Lallana provided a glowing endorsement of life with the Reds and Clyne was desperate for the clubs to agree a fee so he could follow in the midfielder’s footsteps and make the switch to Merseyside.

“Adam and I spoke a lot,” Clyne said.“He said he wanted me to sign and I said if the deal moves along and gets done, I’d be with him as a team-mate once again. We enjoyed our time over there in America.

“He said it’s a good club - a big club with a huge fan base. He said the team is good and a good bunch of lads. He told me I’d be made to feel welcome if I joined.

“Knowing a few of the players at the club is good. I can join in with the lads and I reckon I’ll settle down easily.”

GALLERY: Liverpool signing Nathaniel Clyne signs in

Clyne, who started his career with Crystal Palace, believes Liverpool is the perfect place for him to realise his potential.

The defender wants to repay the faith shown in him by boss Brendan Rodgers, who had pinpointed Clyne as the ideal replacement for Glen Johnson.

“I’m delighted and it’s a dream move for me to come here and play for such a big club like Liverpool with all of its history. I can’t wait to get started,” he said.

“I like the way they play and their style. The gaffer has shown a lot of interest in me and this is a place where I can improve as a player.

I hope Brendan Rodgers can bring out the best in me

“He works with young players and helps them progress. I still think there is a lot to come from me and hopefully he can bring the best out of me.

“He’s said he can do one-on-ones with me if it helps and do individual training sessions. I am going to work hard to try and get myself into the team and be the best player I can be.”

Clyne, who is Liverpool’s sixth signing of a busy summer, is hungry for success and is convinced he can achieve his target of winning silverware with the Reds.

“You can see we’ve got the players to do it,” he said.“I’m sure with all the competitions we’re going into this year, we’ll be going into them looking to try and win them. I want to be competing for all the titles and trophies that are available. Hopefully we can have a good season.

“There is room for improvement and you can see with the signings that have been made, we’re pushing for it. If we get a good pre-season out of the way and start the season brightly, it’ll be looking good.”

Clyne grew up in South London and was turned away by Arsenal before making the grade at Palace. He has previously spoken about the important role his devoted mum Ann has played in his career and he relished telling her about his move north.

“She was over the moon - absolutely delighted for me,” he said. “She said that dreams do come true! I’m happy to put a smile on her face. She’s been a big part of my life growing up in football and being successful. I’m happy and so are my family, so it’s all good. It’s a big day for my family as well.

“I’m fully confident I am good enough to play for a team like Liverpool. What I need to do now is show that.

“I’ve played at Anfield before and know what the atmosphere is all about. It’s a great atmosphere and will make me rise to the challenge. When the crowd is roaring, it makes me go that little bit more.”

His first taste of action for the Reds will be on the pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia. Rodgers’ squad fly to Bangkok on July 12 and the trip promises to be an eye-opener for him.

“I’ve never been on a big tour like that before, so it’ll be a great experience for me to see all the fans over there,” Clyne added.

“A lot of people have been telling me that there is a big fan base out there so I am interested in seeing it for myself. I would like to play in front of them and put on a good show.”