Loris Karius has revealed that Jurgen Klopp played a major role in getting him to Liverpool.

The 22-year-old goalkeeper complete his £4.7million transfer from German club Mainz on Tuesday and admitted that Klopp was a key reason for him choosing Anfield as a destination.

"Of course he was a factor – a big factor," the German gloveman told LFC TV.

"I spoke to him and I had a good feeling afterwards because he told me what he wants to do with the club and with the players.

"It was a good talk with him and after that I was convinced this was the right decision. He's a big coach."

Karius added: "He told me he knew Liverpool was a big club, but he actually realised how big it was when he came here.

"He didn't realise until then, and even though he knew it was a big club, still when he came [here] he was surprised at how much bigger it is with all the fans supporting it and the special [feeling] this club has.

"He was really excited telling me all the stories."