Liverpool have broken all the transfer records by signing Virgil Van Dijk for £75 million – making him the most expensive defender in world football.

And the Dutchman gave his first interview since signing for the Anfield outfit.

While speaking to the club’s official website, Van Dijk said, “I am happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started,

“I think the most important thing is the size of the club, the culture of the club, the players, the manager and obviously the fans, who make the club this special.

“With the history at the club and everything around it – even the training ground and stuff – it is just a perfect, perfect match for me, and a perfect match for my family as well.

“I think it’ll be something special,” he said. “I think Anfield is a very special stadium and it is my home right now as well.

“I am just looking forward to being on the pitch, especially as a [home] player at the stadium. It’s going to be nice, especially the evening games and the European nights.

“I hope to win trophies. Every player wants to win trophies and with this squad we have and the progress the club is making, I think we are very close to it.

“Obviously we still need to do it and we will see what the future brings.”

Read: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp talks about Van Dijk’s world record transfer.

Read: Former Man United defender defends Liverpool’s acquisition of Van Dijk.