Slovenia international Sara Agrez has joined Liverpool FC Women this summer, with the centerback coming to Merseyside after two-and-a-half years in the Frauen-Bundesliga with Cologne.
Speaking to Liverpoolfc.com following her signing, Agrez claims excitement to “try something new” with Liverpool in the WSL:
“Well, this is a big traditional club in England, one of the biggest clubs in the world I think. The talks with Gareth [Taylor] were really good and I’m just looking forward to being here.
“On one side it was a really tough decision because I felt good [at Cologne] and I was a key player there, so I was feeling good. But on the other side, I was really excited to join Liverpool.
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“It’s really exciting, there are some very good players [in the WSL], this is one of the best leagues in the world. I want to challenge myself in this league and come out of my comfort zone as I’ve played in Germany for over seven years, so now I want to try something new. So, I hope it’s a good match. I think we are going to have a good season. The goal is to be better than last season and to bring Liverpool where it needs to be and I just hope I can help with that.”
Agrez is delighted to join a club her family is already well aware of:
“They were all really excited because they are already Liverpool fans. It’s just amazing. I have watched Liverpool when Steven Gerrard was playing and it’s just a club with amazing fans and I want to be a part of it.”
She has been speaking with manager Gareth Taylor about his plans for the season, and is confident of her own strengths:
“I think I’ve got a good composure in the build-up. As a centre-back I’m quite good in the air and I have a lot of strength. I am very passionate and in all the tackles I like to show my passion, so [the fans] can look forward to that.”
She is settling in at Liverpool and has enjoyed the facilities at Melwood thus far. As for the fans?
“I’m excited to meet the Liverpool fans. They are really good fans from what I have seen on the television and there are Liverpool fans all around the world. I am looking forward to seeing them and I will give everything that I can to make them proud.”
