Liverpool have confirmed the signing of new manager Jurgen Klopp.

The former Borusia Dortmund boss has signed a three-year deal with the Premier League club, replacing the sacked Brendan Rodgers.

The 48-year-old who first entered management by taking charge of German side Mainz, enjoyed great success at Dortmund, winning two Bundesliga titles, the German Cup and reaching the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2013. 

The Reds have released a photo of Klopp alongside chief executive officer Ian Ayre, confirming the deal:

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

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 8, 2015