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‘He’s great’, ‘start against Everton’: Some Liverpool fans react as Reds sign teenage prospect

Giuseppe Labellarte

Thu 8 October 2020 18:15, UK Updated Thu 8 October 2020 18:46, UK

A number of Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to welcome Anfield newcomer Marcelo Pitaluga after the Reds confirmed his signing today.

The 17-year-old goalkeeper joins Liverpool after having been part of the Brazil squad that won the FIFA Under-17 World Cup on home soil last November.

Pitaluga, who reportedly joins the Reds for £1.8million, also made the bench for two Fluminense fixtures in the Brazilian Serie A last season,

The 6ft 3in youngster worked with Alisson Becker’s brother, Muriel, at the Brazilian side, and was recommended to Liverpool by the 33-year-old.

The Reds have confirmed that Pitaluga has now started training at Melwood, where he will be based with the first-team group, alongside playing for the club’s academy teams.

Plenty of Liverpool fans have welcomed his arrival, with some even hoping Jurgen Klopp could give him game time against Everton when the Premier League resumes.

Here is some of the social media reaction:

Welcome Marcelo!

AKA Alisson Becker MK II

— EssinemLFC (PL Champions 🏆) (@essinem7)

Welcome to Liverpool Marcelo 👊

— Laurie (@LFCLaurie)

Reckon he could do a job against the Ev ?

— Kaye8a. (@KayethenLFC)

Good luck Marcelo!

— The Anfield Talk (@TheAnfieldTalk)

Could be a great addition to the squad hopefully will take the no2 slot next season

— A -8 (@zakadar1)

Hes good i just finished watching his highlights😭

— Alex (@Alex10216075)

Donnarumma made his AC Milan debut at 16 right? Yeah I hope Pitaluga is training as we speak

— ً (@Kashaveli_)

he’s great.

— bia (@mosalazh)

Start against Everton, please.

— – (@AnfieldRd96)