Gary McAllister accepts Anfield ambassadorial role as Liverpool finally confirm Klopp as manager

Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of former Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp as their new manager.

The German signed a three-year deal, in a city centre hotel after flying into Liverpool John Lennon airport last night.

In a short statement on Twitter the club said: “Liverpool Football Club are delighted to announce Jurgen Klopp has been appointed as the club’s new manager.