Jurgen Klopp confirmed as Liverpool manager

Jurgen Klopp has expressed his excitement and has vowed to instil a "very emotional, very fast and very strong" playing philosophy after being appointed as Liverpool manager.

Former Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp agreed to succeed Brendan Rodgers as Reds boss on Thursday night and will be formally unveiled at a press conference at 10am.

"I am very excited by the challenge we face and eager to start the job and begin implementing our ideas and ways of working with this team," he told the club's official website.

"This is a talented group of players and there is still much to compete for this season."

Klopp, who is understood to have signed a three-year deal, will be assisted by Zeljko Buvac, his assistant at Dortmund and Mainz before that, and coach Peter Krawietz.

The 48-year-old won plaudits for implementing an attractive, attacking brand of football during his seven-year spell with Dortmund - where he won two Bundesliga titles and reached the Champions League final - and is expected to apply a similar style at Anfield.

"Winning is important but so is how you win and how you play the game," he added.

"I believe in a playing philosophy that is very emotional, very fast and very strong. My teams must play at full throttle and take it to the limit every single game.

"It is important to have a playing philosophy that reflects your own mentality, reflects the club and gives you a clear direction to follow. Tactical of course, but tactical with a big heart.

"Liverpool has extraordinary supporters and Anfield is a world renowned home, with an incredible atmosphere. I want to build a great relationship with these supporters and give them memories to cherish. I hope we can feed off each other's energy and that we take this journey together."