Alisson Becker wanted to “thank Roma fans” as he flew out to complete his €75m transfer to Liverpool.
He was pictured at Ciampino airport, having swung round to the Trigoria training centre to empty out his locker, and is expected to have a medical on Saturday.
“I want to thank the Roma fans,” the 25-year-old said to reporters from Sky Sport Italia and ForzaRoma.
He was asked if he was sorry to be leaving Roma.
"I'm sorry guys, but I'll have to talk later. OK?"
The Brazilian goalkeeper only joined from Internacional for €8m in 2016 and spent the first season as understudy to Wojciech Szczesny, not making a single Serie A appearance.
In the second term, he was a huge success, particularly in the Champions League where they went to the semi-final against Liverpool.
He becomes the most expensive ever goalkeeper, at a cost of €70m plus another €5m in bonuses, while he'll sign a five-year contract.
Chelsea and Real Madrid had also been interested, but Liverpool showed considerably more determination, especially after Loris Karius continued to make errors in pre-season.
playlove
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People saying Liverpool for the title seem to forget they bottle it time after time after time 😂 get to the champions league final and all credit to them however best player gets injured and they crumble? can’t be a one man team you need players who will get you points, not just one man. Before I get all the ear ache saying I’m jealous and this and that all I have to say is this, you’re a selling club. If Salah has another season like lasts you think he’ll turn down Madrid, Barca or PSG? deluded Liverpool fans. don’t worry this year is your year, or so I hear some people say 😂😂😂😂
dusky
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Conceded 7 goals in 2 games against Liverpool.. few months later £68 mill bid okkkkkkkk 🤣🤣🤣
therefore
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Come to think of it, this is very good business for Liverpool. Of course + the other signings.
billionjuo
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Nearly 10 Million a goal use put past him last season 😂😂 Good luck with winning the league😂👏😂
citizenson
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I say good luck to the man. And I'm a man city supporter. Brazil number 1 and 2 in the prem.