West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian has admitted former Liverpool shot stopper Pepe Reina helped convince him to move to England.
Adrian admitted he had some doubts about moving from Spain to the Premier League but Reina's advice was enough to persuade him.
Speaking to Sport magazine, Adrian said: “I talked with Pepe Reina before signing. He told me that if I had a chance to come here, to a historic club like West Ham, I shouldn’t think of anything else.
“Pepe told me that the football was slightly different. As a goalkeeper, you need to be alert all the time for shots from long distance. Over here, players try to score from far out. In Spain, they try to work a position closer to the box.
“The other thing is aerial balls. In Spain, referees will blow for a free-kick if anyone touches you. Here, other players are given more of a chance. You need to be strong in your area.”
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