What can we expect from Nuri?
Goal.com Turkey reporter Huseyin Atas tells Liverpool fans what they can expect from his countryman Nuri Sahin...
Nuri Sahin signed in at Anfield this weekend - what's the reaction been in Turkey?
Turkish fans wanted him to go to a team where he could show his form continuously, and they and the national coaches are happy he has gone to Liverpool. Some thought it would be good for him to work with Arsene Wenger at Arsenal but most look at the fact he will be playing with one of the best midfielders in the world - Steven Gerrard. That is a wonderful thing.
How popular is Nuri in Turkey?
All the Turkish people are grateful because he's the only player of ours in Real Madrid. He is very popular/famous.
Do you think there will be a few more Liverpool supporters in Turkey now?
Exactly. Turkey already has a lot of Liverpool fans but Turkish fans are emotional and nationalistic, and so everybody supports and follows Turkish players like the national team, wherever they are playing. In fact, I was a Chelsea fan but now I am Liverpool because of Nuri. I'm going to buy his No.4 shirt.
What kind of player is he?
Nuri is as sentimental as a Turk but at the same time as disciplined as a German. He has the vision of a great footballer. He thinks, 'If you want to go a step further you should first go back one step'. He reminds me of his teammate Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid.
Do you think he is suited to the fast, physical football of the Premier League?
Nuri was elected the best player of the year in Germany. The Bundesliga is fast and in this regard looks like the Premier League. At his age he still has shortcomings, as Mourinho has stated, but he has the determination to work.