Klopp signs 'long-term' contract with Liverpool

"We are at the start of our journey and the connection with this very special place is incredible," said the German

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has signed a new "long-term" contract after an impressive first nine months in charge when he guided the team to the Europa League and League Cup finals.

Klopp succeeded Brendan Rodgers last October, with the Premier League side finishing eighth, beaten by Sevilla in the Europa League final, and Manchester City in the English League Cup.

Liverpool announced the news on their official website.

Jürgen Klopp has committed his long-term future to #LFC by signing an extended contract: https://t.co/pXstv84WCz pic.twitter.com/Gk3jBfu5j0

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 8, 2016

"The move, which was initiated by the club's ownership, is in recognition of the commitment shown by the German and his staff to developing, improving and ultimately leading a football structure that will bring sustained success."

FSG: “When you have an individual of Jürgen’s quality in the building it makes perfect sense to secure that person for the long term.”

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 8, 2016

Liverpool's main owner John Henry, chairman Tom Werner and Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon added: "When you have an individual of Jürgen's quality in the building it makes perfect sense to secure that person for the long term. To not do so would be irresponsible."

JK: “There is much to do and much to achieve and we look to do this by being the most completely together group anywhere in the world.”

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 8, 2016

Klopp's senior staff Zeljko Buvac and Peter Krawietz have also lengthened their deals to continue a coaching relationship spanning two decades.

Klopp was thrilled at the development, telling the club's website: "It's hard to express in words how honoured myself, Zeljko and Peter feel by the commitment shown in us by the ownership and the club in general.

JK: “We are very much at the start of our journey, but to already have the connection we have with this very special place is incredible.”

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 8, 2016

"We are very much at the beginning of our journey, but to already have the connection we have with this very special place is incredible."