Meireles: I Am Here To Win Trophies

Liverpool's new signing Raul
Meireles has revealed that he
joined the club to win trophies.
Manager Roy Hodgson signed
the Portuguese midfielder from
Porto just before the end of the
summer transfer window for
£11.5million.
The midfielder made his debut as
a second-half substitute in the
goalless draw at Birmingham on
Sunday.
However, the 27-year-old
revealed how he endured a
disappointing night on his first
visit to Anfield in November 2007
when his Porto side were
thrashed 4-1 in the Champions
League.
Supporters
He told the club's official website:
"I played at Anfield with Porto
and I lost 4-1, but I remember
the supporters were great.
Everybody in Portugal says the
Liverpool fans are the best
supporters in England.
"I have also played at Chelsea and
Manchester United, but I can say
the Liverpool fans are the best. Of
course, I am excited about
playing at Anfield as a Liverpool
player.
"I feel very good (to have played
at Birmingham), but I was not
happy at the end because it
wasn't a victory. But the Premier
League is fantastic.
"I am looking forward to playing
with Gerrard and Torres. Stevie,
for me, is one of the best
midfielders in the world and
Torres is a fantastic striker. I am
excited about playing with them.
"I want to win (trophies)
because in Porto I won a lot and
I have many titles. But I want to
win titles at Liverpool - and we
have a chance because we have
the players."
Surroundings
Meireles admits that it was a
difficult decision to leave
Portugal for England, but he is
confident that his family will have
no problem adjusting to their
new surroundings.
"When I knew the coach wanted
me, I could only say yes because
Liverpool are a big club and I am
excited to play here," said
Meireles.
"It was difficult to leave Porto
because they are my team.
"Like Gerrard and Carragher, I
had only played in my city, for
Boavista and FC Porto. But now it
is a new adventure for me and I
am happy and excited.
"I like the city. I've found a house
for myself, my wife and my
daughter and the city centre is
beautiful.
"It reminds me of my town,
Porto. People like music here,
which I also enjoy and I like the
Beatles. I think I am going to be
happy in this city.
"My message (to the fans) is I will
work a lot to win titles at this
club. All the supporters want to
win trophies and I want to help
this team - and this team can
help me."