Jurgen Klopp has won many admirers since he arrived at Anfield in October 2015.
The German's outgoing personality and all-action playing style made him an instant hit on the Kop.
And slowly but surely, Klopp has built Liverpool into a force both domestically and in Europe, with the Reds reaching last year's Champions League final and competing with Manchester City for the Premier League title.
The foundations Klopp's success is built on are both his personality and style, but the former Dortmund boss is also a very accomplisher operator in the transfer market.
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The hits and misses of Brendan Rodgers' reign at Anfield are no more. The Northern Irishman signed 33 players in just over three years at Anfield, spending just under £300m to do so.
In around the same amount of time with the club, Klopp has spent £412m, but has signed just 18 players.
Compare that to Rafael Benitez, six years and 64 players, and Gerard Houllier, five years and 40 signings, and it's clear that Klopp prefers quality over quantity.
Klopp has repeatedly shown he is willing to keep his powder dry if the right player isn't available, something his predecessors struggled to do.
And in doing so the current Liverpool manager has ensured that poor signings are kept to a minimum.
Rodgers, Benitez and Houllier were all willing to gamble, and it showed.
Benitez recruited the likes of Xabi Alonso, Fernando Torres and Pepe Reina. But he also brought in Alberto Aquilani, Josemi and Andrea Dossena.
Houllier could boast Sami Hyypia, Dietmar Hamann and Stephane Henchoz, but also brought in El Hadji Diouf, Salif Diao and Bruno Cheyrou... in one summer!
Rodgers meanwhile, signed Philippe Coutinho, Daniel Sturridge and Roberto Firmino. He was also responsible for Lazar Markovic, Mario Balotelli and Tiago Ilori.
How many duds has Klopp signed?
Not many of his signings have completely flopped.
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A look through the players he has brought to Anfield underlines what a sterling job he has done in recruiting players. Only Loris Karius could be considered a failure. Others, such as Steven Caulker, Alex Manninger or Dominic Solanke either cost nothing or were sold on at a profit.
Klopp shouldn't get all the credit, of course. Michael Edwards heads up a recruitment team that has been responsible for some of Liverpool's best buys in recent years.
But Klopp has shown a willingness to work with them and the personality to know exactly what he wants.
He made the much-maligned transfer committee work, and for that he deserves immense credit.
And you can bet that whether Liverpool spend big in the summer or decide against it, which is looking likely, the players Klopp brings to the club will compliment and improve the squad - and take the Reds onto the next level again.
