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Klopp announced as Liverpool manager

Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as their new manager to replace Brendan Rodgers.

Klopp, 48, has signed a three-year contract at Anfield, returning to football after he parted company with Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season.

It's official - Jürgen Klopp is the new manager of Liverpool Football Club #KloppLFC pic.twitter.com/QfAxM9sT97

- Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 8, 2015

The German replaces Rodgers' at the helm after the Northern Irishman was sacked on Sunday following a 1-1 draw against Merseyside rivals Everton.