Liverpool chief thrilled with José Enrique signing

Liverpool’ s director of football Damien Comolli believes the club’ s latest recuit José Enrique is one of the best defenders in the Premier League. The 25-year- old full-back completed his £6m move from Newcastle United on Thursday afternoon, and Comolli spoke of his delight at securing the Spaniard’ s signature. “I am very pleased because it was an area we felt we needed to strengthen – we were a bit weak and felt we had to do something, ” Comolli told the club’s website. “I am very pleased to have signed arguably one of the best left-backs in the Premier League.” The Liverpool chief expects the former Villarreal defender to settle in quickly at Anfield and pointed to Enrique ’s experience in England as a vital attribute to boost Kenny Dalglish’s developing side. “He is a very quick, strong and powerful athlete with good technique, as you would expect from someone who comes from Spain, and a good left foot,” he continued. “He will give us some size as well because he is about 6ft 1ins , which is a very good size for a full-back. “So all of this and signing a player that is already in the Premier League means we know he will settle in very easily. He is good friends with Andy [Carroll ] from their Newcastle days, so he ticks a lot of boxes. “He knows the league and what to expect – and what to expect when you play for Liverpool Football Club. We know he is going to come in and hit the ground running. ” Enrique is expected to build on an impressive season with Newcastle last term, where he was named the club’s player of the season in 2009-10 – and Comolli is excited about the room for progression the Spaniard has at Anfield. “It’ s a view Enrique shares with the Liverpool hierarchy,” said Comolli. “I think one of the reasons he wanted to move here is because he thinks there is a lot more to come from him, said the Frenchman. “We all think that – Kenny, myself and the coaches all think exactly the same thing. We think if he does well here, he could be a candidate for the Spanish national team as well. He is very eager for that and he is as eager as we are to play in Europe and compete for trophies. ”