Jurgen Klopp lands in Liverpool as three-year contract is agreed but coaches Gary McAllister and Sean O'Driscoll leave

  • German Jurgen Klopp's flight arrived on Merseyside on Thursday
  • He has agreed a deal of at least three years with salary of £4m a season 
  • Ex-Dortmund boss Klopp has been in talks with Liverpool's hierarchy 
  • Liverpool coaches Gary McAllister and Sean O'Driscoll have left Anfield
  • However, McAllister will remain at the club in an ambassadorial role 
  • Former Red Dietmar Hamann could be in line for a coaching role
  • Klopp will be unveiled at 10am on Friday morning 

Jurgen Klopp jetted into Merseyside on Thursday afternoon as Liverpool looked set to wrap up his appointment as their new manager.

The former Borussia Dortmund boss has been in talks with Liverpool's hierarchy - they have been led by Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon and Chief Executive Ian Ayre - and discussions are almost complete.

Klopp has agreed a deal of at least three years and he can expect to be paid a salary of more than £4million per season.

The German flew into Merseyside on a private jet to complete formalities ahead of an official unveiling at 10am on Friday morning, which Liverpool described on Twitter as 'a major club announcement.'

Klopp led Dortmund to two Bundesliga titles and one German Cup during his seven years at the club

Jurgen Klopp landed on Merseyside on Thursday as Liverpool aimed to complete his appointment

Klopp (centre) is escorted away after arriving at John Lennon Airport in Liverpool on Thursday 

Klopp (centre) is escorted away after arriving at John Lennon Airport in Liverpool on Thursday 

Liverpool's new manager Klopp touches down at Liverpool airport on Thursday afternoon on this jet

Liverpool's new manager Klopp touches down at Liverpool airport on Thursday afternoon on this jet

This is the sight Liverpool fans will want to see, with Klopp (centre) arriving in Liverpool 

This is the sight Liverpool fans will want to see, with Klopp (centre) arriving in Liverpool 

Klopp was seen in TV footage in Dortmund on Thursday afternoon about to board a plane to Liverpool

Klopp was seen in TV footage in Dortmund on Thursday afternoon about to board a plane to Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp landed on Merseyside on Thursday as Liverpool completed his appointment

Klopp stands on the balcony of his hotel in Liverpool ahead his expected appointment by the club 

Klopp has been out of work since leaving Borussia Dortmund last season, but is ready to return

Klopp has been out of work since leaving Borussia Dortmund last season, but now looks set to return

Klopp, at his hotel on Thursday, won two Bundesliga titles with Borussia Dortmund during his spell

Klopp won two Bundesliga titles in Germany and is expected to replace the sacked Brendan Rodgers

Klopp has agreed a three-year contract at Anfield and is set to be unveiled shortly 

Klopp has agreed a three-year contract at Anfield and is set to be unveiled shortly 

The charismatic German coach is likely to be a popular appointment among Liverpool fans 

The charismatic German coach is likely to be a popular appointment among Liverpool fans 

KLOPP'S FIRST SIX GAMES 

Oct 17: Tottenham (a) - Premier League

Oct 22: Rubin Kazan (h) - Europa League

Oct 25: Southampton (h) - Premier League

Oct 28: Bournemouth (h) - Capital One Cup

Oct 31: Chelsea (a) - Premier League

Nov 5: Rubin Kazan (a) - Europa League

Klopp is excited about the prospect of trying to restore Liverpool's fortunes but there are still a number of finer points to be ironed out before he can be formally announced.

It is anticipated Klopp will bring his long-term trusted assistants Zelkjo Buvac and Peter Krawietz with him to Merseyside.

That scenario is all the more likely given that Sean O'Driscoll and Gary McAllister, the coaches Brendan Rodgers brought in during the summer, were relieved of their positions on Thursday.

Liverpool are to show off their new boss (pictured at John Lennon Airport) at 10am on Friday

Liverpool hope to unveil Klopp on Friday at 10am, seen here being driven away from John Lennon Airport

 Any fine points were thrashed out as Klopp embarks on a new challenge with the Reds

 There are still a number of fine points to discuss with Klopp before he agrees to become Liverpool's new boss

O'Driscoll leaves Liverpool with immediate effect but a new position has been offered to McAllister, a popular figure with supporters. Pepijn Lijnders, however, is expected to stay on.

A club statement from Liverpool on Thursday confirmed the coaching staff changes:

'The club would like to place on record its thanks to all four men for the professionalism, commitment and dedication they have displayed during their time here, and the positive impact they have had in helping to support football operations and the team,' said the statement on liverpoolfc.com.

Liverpool's first team coach Gary McAllister was relieved of his duties at Anfield on Thursday

Liverpool's first team coach Gary McAllister was relieved of his duties at Anfield on Thursday

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'McAllister will remain with the club, albeit in a different role, not connected to first-team duties.

'The Scot has accepted an ambassadorial position, which will allow the club to benefit from his strong connection and affinity with the supporters.'

47-year-old Klopp, who won two Bundesliga titles with Dortmund, has long been the man FSG wanted to replace Rodgers, who was sacked on Sunday after the 1-1 draw with Everton, and they have pursued him aggressively in recent days.

The ambition has always been to use the international break as an opportunity to take stock and have a new manager in before next Saturday's trip to Tottenham.

Bar any late, unexpected twists, that will be the case. 

Sean O'Driscoll (seen with James Milner) leaves Liverpool with immediate effect after Rodgers' exit

Sean O'Driscoll (seen with James Milner) leaves Liverpool with immediate effect after Rodgers' exit

Incoming manager Klopp received a great reception from the Liverpool fans last time he was on Merseyside

Incoming manager Klopp received a great reception from the Liverpool fans last time he was on Merseyside

 Klopp signs autographs for Liverpool fans during his time as manager of German side Borussia Dortmund

 Klopp signs autographs for Liverpool fans during his time as manager of German side Borussia Dortmund

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