For many, the chance to wear a liverbird upon their chest is quite literally a dream come true and an opportunity to make a name for themselves with one of the biggest clubs in world football.
Here we look at some of our new recruits and recall what they said in their first interview with the club's official website.
Jonjo Shelvey - arrived from Charlton in May, 2010
"Being at Liverpool is what every kid dreams of. When I was in school and in the playground I used to pretend to be players like Steven Gerrard, so it's unreal to think I'll be training with these players day in and day out."
Milan Jovanovic - arrived from Standard Liege in July, 2010
"Liverpool was always my biggest wish and to be here is a great day in my career and in my life. I knew they were following my games for Standard Liege and also the Serbian national side and when they first made contact with me I was very happy. Liverpool was my only choice and I'm pleased the negotiations were successful."
Joe Cole - arrived from Chelsea in July, 2010
"This is a massive club. I tried to take everything out of the equation, take the financial and location side out and just thought in football terms. I thought about the semi-final of the Champions League in 2005 when I ran onto the field and the hairs on the back of my neck stood up. I was thinking about playing in that atmosphere every week and that swung it for me."
Danny Wilson - arrived from Rangers in July, 2010
"This is a massive challenge for me. This is one of the best leagues in the world and I will be playing for one of the biggest teams in the world. Coming here from Scotland, people may say I might not be ready for this, but that is a challenge I want to put on myself and that's the reason I came here.
Fabio Aurelio - Re-signed in July, 2010
"It was a strange situation. I didn't really want to leave but it just happened that my contract finished and that was it. So when the opportunity came around to sign again, I was absolutely delighted.Christian Poulsen - arrived from Juventus in August, 2010
"Roy (Hodgson) didn't have to say that much because Liverpool Football Club is known all around the world, and for people in Denmark, Liverpool are the biggest club in England."
Brad Jones - arrived from Middlesbrough in August, 2010"Obviously rumours fly around but I heard of the interest a couple of weeks ago. Growing up with a mum who's a Scouser, Liverpool was drilled into me and Liverpool's my team. It didn't take too long to think coming here through!"
"Liverpool are an historic club and I am happy for the move. Roy Hodgson was key because he worked so hard to get me. I hope the fans will one day remember me for my success at Liverpool. It has been a long time coming but finally I have achieved my dream of playing in England."
Paul Konchesky - arrived from Fulham in August, 2010
"Danny Murphy spoke very highly of this club. He told me how well it's run, how good it is and how special it is to play for. He told me I am going to love every minute of it."
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