Liverpool appoint Juergen Klopp as manager
- By Reuters -
- Oct 09, 2015
It was widely reported earlier that he had agreed terms with the club’s American owners Fenway Sports Group on a contract to take over at Anfield.
It’s official – Jürgen Klopp is the new manager of Liverpool Football Club #KloppLFC pic.twitter.com/QfAxM9sT97
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 8, 2015
Here’s the moment Jürgen Klopp put pen to paper #KloppLFC https://t.co/Yvb6kQ9KtB
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 8, 2015
The length of the deal was not disclosed but British media said Klopp had signed a three-year contract to help breathe life into a team that has struggled for consistency.
After several days of speculation, the charismatic 48-year-old has finally been confirmed as the replacement for Brendan Rodgers, who was sacked on Sunday after 3-1/2 years in charge.
“Liverpool Football Club are delighted to announce Juergen Klopp has been appointed as the club’s new manager, said a statement on their official website.
“The German coach has signed a deal to take the helm at the Reds and will be presented at a press conference at Anfield on Friday morning.”
A message from Jürgen Klopp to #LFC fans. Watch the new boss’ first interview now: https://t.co/0YnXR3e2lp #KloppLFC https://t.co/gN2UZtODXi
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 9, 2015
Klopp has been out of work since May when he finished a seven-year reign at Dortmund to take a sabbatical. He is expected to bring with him Zeljko Buvac and Peter Krawietz, who were his former assistants at the Bundesliga club.
Klopp, who led Dortmund to two Bundesliga titles and a Champions League final, is credited with reviving ‘Die Schwarzgelben’ and moulding them into one of the most exciting brands in world football during his seven years in Westphalia.
In general, his widely expected arrival as the Liverpool boss has been welcomed, with Dortmund defender Mats Hummels remarking: “He eats, lives, breathes and thinks football day after day. He’s a fantastic coach.”