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It took Jurgen Klopp just a mere four words to endear himself to the Liverpool faithful. It was in October 2015 when the German was announced as the new boss of the Premier League giants, following the sacking of Brendan Rodgers after a 1-1 draw against Everton.
With Carlo Ancelotti reportedly in the running for the job, it was Klopp who was chosen by the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group, as the man to return Liverpool back to the heights they'd reached in decades prior.
Suited and booted in an all-black suit for his official announcement, the ex-Borussia Dortmund was as charismatic as ever in his press conference. However, it was one simple remark to the media in the room that not only dominated headlines but instantly forged a connection between himself and the Reds fans.
When asked to describe himself, Klopp said: "I don't want to describe myself" before taking a page out of Jose Mourinho's book, albeit with a slight twist, and brandished himself as "The Normal One. He said: "I'm a very normal guy from the Black Forest. I'm the normal one, maybe."
Klopp's witty response was a play on Mourinho calling himself "The Special One" during his press conference when being announced as the new Chelsea boss back in 2004. When asked whether he could envision following in the footsteps of Liverpool's most iconic managers, he answered: "I don't compare myself with these genius mangers in the history of Liverpool.
"I don't think about this, it's really not important. It's really cool that you guys are looking forward to the next months and years with me, but I don't think abut it. No one of these great managers said at his first press conference: 'My goal is to be a legend at the end of my time here.'
"We can wait for it. I don't want to say we have to wait the next 20 years. When I sit here in four years, I think we've won one title in this time. I'm pretty sure. If not... maybe Switzerland [will be next for me]!"
Klopp certainly made good on his promise as it was four years into his reign when he led the club to a sixth Champions League title, following by the Reds' maiden Premier League triumph a year later.
A further two EFL Cups as well as winning the FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup during the German's reign saw him establish himself as one of Liverpool's greatest ever bosses.
The supreme legacy he built in his nine years at Anfield, before departing the club in the summer of 2024, saw him be added to the Kop's special banner paying tribute to the best managers that have graced the Merseyside club.
Featuring the heads of Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan, Kenny Dalglish and Rafael Benitez, Klopp was added after the Champions League triumph in 2019. Arne Slot was the latest addition earlier this year thanks to winning the Premier League in his debut season in charge.
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