However, with Houllier's future now in grave doubt, many onlookers had felt that Cisse's move to Merseyside would collapse if the French manager was no longer at the helm.
According to the 22-year-old hitman, though, he will line up in the famous Red of Liverpool whoever happens to be in control of team affairs in the new campaign.
Cisse said: "From my point of view, it does not matter if Gerard Houllier is at the club, absolutely not. I want to wear the shirt of this club. Whatever the position of Houllier it will not change my attitude."