Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel has said that he is pleased with his start to life at the club.

The 41-year-old has taken over from Jurgen Klopp, who left the Bundesliga outfit at the end of last season.

"I have encountered a very polite, very considerate and very open team, which has opened its arms to the new situation and the new coaching staff at the club," he told reporters.

"We have all received a very warm welcome. That is the best feeling that you can possibly get when you start out with something new."

Tuchel's first game as manager of Dortmund was a 5-0 win in a friendly against VfL Rhede on Friday.