http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N165237090730-1230.htmAs he prepares to begin a new chapter in his career with Real Madrid, the Spain defender feels his Anfield days will stand him in good stead for the challenges that lie ahead in La Liga.
"Liverpool are a club with an impressive history, with lots of success," said the 26-year-old.
"In England they are the team with the most titles, so I've already experienced that pressure and I hope that will help me now with this challenge, which is clearly the biggest in my career.
"I think I've become a better footballer and also matured. When you play at a club like Liverpool you have the chance to play with great players, I've also been called up by Spain and we've won the European Championships, so in these years I've learned a huge amount.
"It's made me a much better player and I hope to be able to show it, which in the end is the important thing."
The transfer will see Arbeloa rejoin the club where he began his professional career after Real plucked him from Real Zaragoza's youth setup.
However, the full-back was restricted to just two senior run-outs during his first spell at the Bernabeu and admits he is determined to improve on that figure this time around.
He added: "My objective is to give it everything in training and try to win myself a place in the team, which is the objective of any player.
"And of course I want to help my teammates and the team to win titles, which in the end is what counts."
Reading this just gives me the impression that he is using Liverpool to join up with Real again. Anyone have any of these thoughts?