Liverpool have agreed to sign Monaco midfielder Fabinho in a deal that could be worth more than £40 million.
The Brazil international, 24, will join the Champions League finalists on July 1 for around £39 million (45 million euros).
A further £4 million (5 million euros) could be added in performance-related bonus payments and Fabinho's arrival will likely be followed by the departure of Emre Can, reports BBC.
"This is something that I always wanted - this is a giant of a team," Fabinho said on Monday. "I am really excited."
Fabinho has spent spells playing as a right-back but has excelled in defensive midfield and is viewed as a replacement for Can, who is out of contract this summer and has repeatedly been linked with Juventus.
Manager Jurgen Klopp said: "He has ability and mentality to play at the highest level in a number of positions. He can play 'six', 'eight' and 'two'. This is cool."
The Brazilian, whose deal will begin on July 1, said the club's infrastructure looked "exceptional".
"A football club of this size coming after my services, I didn't have to think that much about coming over," added Fabinho.
"I will try to create my own history at this football club. Hopefully, on a personal level, I'm able to win titles with this club."