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Alisson Becker has revealed how Philippe Coutinho helped convince him to seal a £65million move to Liverpool.

The Brazil No 1 sought advice from his fellow countryman before June's World Cup in Russia when he became aware of the Reds' efforts to agree a fee with Roma.

Coutinho quit Liverpool for Barcelona back in January in a £142million deal, but the playmaker provided Alisson with a ringing endorsement about life under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

The keeper was left in no doubt that Liverpool was the right place for him – both on and off the field.

“During the World Cup we were very focused on the tournament so we didn’t really speak about it but negotiations were ongoing at the time,” Alisson said.

“I actually spoke to Coutinho before the World Cup as I knew there was interest from Liverpool. We talked about the way the club is set up, the structure and the staff.

“We also talked about the belief and the sort of family atmosphere at the club. It’s not just a football club, we are one big family.

“He spoke highly of Jurgen and he spoke about the players. He said there is no vanity in the squad but it’s a very ambitious squad with a strong desire to win. I saw that on the pitch.

“What Coutinho told me added to what I had already witnessed playing here at Anfield and then when I came and signed here it all came together and made sense.

“What Coutinho said and what I saw with my own eyes, came together and one contributed to the other. Also Coutinho said he was very happy here with his family, which is really important. Our wives spoke to each other and they said they had a great time living here.”

In mid-July Liverpool finally agreed a deal worth £56million up front and a further £9million to potentially follow in add-ons. The 25-year-old cut short a family holiday to complete the formalities and pen a six-year contract.

Alisson hasn't looked back since – conceding just two goals in six straight Premier League wins as the Reds have set the pace at the top of the table ahead of Saturday's crunch clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

“I don’t really like to make comparisons as each club has its own unique management and style. I can only say that I was really happy with the two years I spent at Roma,” he added.

“I left Roma very satisfied with what I had done. It was my first transfer to Europe.

“It’s difficult to leave your country, your culture and come to a new country. My family were really happy in Rome. I spoke to a lot of people about coming to Liverpool – specifically Bobby (Firmino) and Coutinho.

“They were very complimentary about the lifestyle here. They only said really positive things. My expectations have actually been exceeded.

“There is a great structure and they look after everything you need off the pitch. That allows us to concentrate on playing the game, doing what we love.

“My family are really happy here. I’ve signed a long contract and I’m hoping to spend a happy amount of years here. That also depends on the results. For a professional player to be 100% happy and satisfied that depends on victories and winning titles.”

Alisson felt the full power of Anfield when Roma were thrashed 5-2 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final back in April. Now he's thankful to have that kind of vociferous support right behind him.

"It was a very influential and significant experience for me," he said.

"In terms of the game, it was unexpected. We expected to get a victory. What was lacking in my team was we didn’t give the due respect to Liverpool.

"We thought we would pressure Liverpool and go toe-to-toe with them at Anfield. As we know, that didn’t happen.

"The atmosphere I experienced here contributed to my decision to sign. The fans were 100% behind the team, even during periods when Roma were on top. The fans were driving the team on.

"There was also the way the Liverpool team played. It’s not dependent upon one player, it’s a real group effort.

"All the players on the pitch meet the expectations that are made of them. It’s a team that plays with love and passion on the pitch.

"It wasn’t 100% dependent but that experience was definitely influential in my decision to sign for Liverpool."