Klopp makes his debut at Liverpool

Anfield finally welcomed its latest signing Friday, as new manager Jurgen Klopp was presented at a crowded press conference.

Interest in the successor to sacked Brendan Rodgers was intense as the new boss made his debut.

The former Dortmund coach, 48, will take charge of his first came on Oct. 17 when Liverpool head to London for a premiership match against Tottenham.

Klopp, describing himself as a 'football romantic', said one of the biggest problems for Liverpool was that five, six of seven clubs can win the championship. He also described him as a 'normal guy'.

He told the media: "We have to develop. This would be a good moment for restarting. It's only important we play our own game, we feel the confidence and the trust of the people. It's important the players feel the difference from now on. They have to think they can reach the expectations of the people. You have to change from doubters to believers.

"I'm not here just because LFC was calling. I believe in the potential of this team. Everything is there. Now we need to work."

He added a tantalizing prediction: "When I sit here in four years I'm pretty sure we will have won a title."

In an earlier interview released today on the club's own television channel LFC-TV, Klopp said becoming Liverpool's manager was 'one of the best moments of my life'.

Asked about his future at the Anfield Stadium, famed for its ear-shattering Kop Choir, Klopp said: "I want to see it, I want to feel it, I want to smell it. I was here with Dortmund a few years ago and I was pretty excited. It's a great place. There are some great places in world football but this is the most special place.

He told LFC-TV that accepting the job after a four-month break was not a difficult decision for him.

Liverpool's CEO In Ayre said Klopp's appointment as Liverpool manager is a statement of intent from the US-based owners as they are sitting at the top table of European fooball.

Ayre said: "We always say that we have great ambition at the club and it's always about continually improving, and in Jurgen we definitely feel that he's somebody who can take us forward."

Liverpool's American chairman Tom Werner, who was at today's press call, said the club has appointed a world-class manager.

Werner commented: "In Jurgen Klopp we have appointed a world-class manager with a proven track record of winning and someone who has the personality and charisma to reignite this football club and take the team forward.

"When an opportunity presents itself to acquire one of the most sought-after leaders in the game, it is something you have to pursue decisively and we are delighted he has accepted our invitation."

It was all music to the ears of Liverpool's famous Kop Choir who have given the new arrival their seal of approval.

With Liverpool currently midway in the table, occupying 10th spot, the hope is Klopp will orchestrate an Anfield miracle to restore the Reds to a top place. Endi