By Redsfan
April 8 2005

Maurico Pellegrino says he is very happy with his life in Liverpool and thanks the fans for making him feel welcome. Pelle who is 33 years old still has a lot to offer the team and he believes Rafa will win trophies at Anfield. He told liverpoolfc.tv

"I have settled in well. I am very happy because this is a new experience for me and my family. I am learning the customs of people and learning a new language and getting to know my team-mates better. This is a wonderful experience for me and I will try to show the best Pellegrino I can for Liverpool.

"The Liverpool supporters have been great with me. When I speak to people on the street they tell me about Liverpool and how special the club is. I know that Liverpool is a big club and for me this is a great opportunity in my life.

"The derby against Everton was a very good experience for me. The fans in the stadium were fantastic and everybody was shouting and jumping. It was a very different atmosphere than Spain and more like it is in Argentina and I like that. For me it was a very nice experience and I will never forget this match.

"When you get to 33 years of age you don't normally get this kind of opportunity like I have. Benitez knows me and I know his staff. I know his way of working and the training and for me it's more easy. I need to improve more every day and all the players want to improve always.

"I feel Benitez will bring trophies to Liverpool. This club has very good players and I think in the future Liverpool will win trophies."

While growing up in Argentina Pellegrino was well aware of Liverpool's standing in world football as he used to read football books about Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.

Pellegrino said: "I know the Liverpool history and know they have won a lot of trophies including four European Cups. I know about Bill Shankly and back home in Argentina I used to read a lot about Shankly and Bob Paisley. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to be here at Liverpool."

Fans may have noticed that Pellegrino is very vocal on the pitchand he says that is important to encourage team-mates and the younger players in the team.

Pellegrino said: "For me always when you put on the Liverpool shirt you must do as well as you can. It is compulsory to give your maximum possibility whether it be in the reserve match or the first team. I have experience and I try to help the younger players."

His contract is up at the end of the season but Pellegrino says he would love to extend it. The player has fallen in love with Liverpool and would love to stay at Anfield to be a part of the great things he says Rafael Benitez will achieve at this club.

Pellegrino said: "I would love to stay with Liverpool. I enjoy coming into this club every day and I love my profession. I love football and I enjoy the training sessions with my team-mates and I want to do my best for Liverpool."