Jurgen Klopp set to return to Borussia Dortmund ‘managerial role’ months after leaving Premier League giants Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp will return to his former club Borussia Dortmund for a special one-off match next month, following his recent Liverpool exit.
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Jurgen Klopp is expected to return to his former club Borussia Dortmund, for a special match (via Bundesliga.com)
Surprising fans, Jurgen Klopp is set to take up Borussia Dortmund’s managerial role for a one-off special match next month. This will mark his comeback to his former club after nine years, following his recent departure from Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp stepped down as Liverpool manager at the end of last season, citing exhaustion as a reason. After taking a well-deserved break, Klopp is now preparing for an emotional one-time return to lead his former club, Dortmund, in a special match on September 7th at the Signal Iduna Park. Klopp enjoyed a highly successful stint at Dortmund until his departure in 2015, winning two Bundesliga titles.
The 57-year-old German is poised to come out of potential retirement to step back into the dugout for this special match. The game is a tribute for club legends Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski, who played under Jurgen Klopp during his tenure from 2008 to 2015. The ex-Liverpool manager will coach one of the all-star teams, reuniting with other former Dortmund players to honor the careers of the two stars.
The club broke the surprising news on social media with a video showing the two legends video-calling Klopp and inviting him to the match. The German manager’s future remains uncertain as he continues to enjoy a holiday in Mallorca.
Jurgen Klopp’s tenure at Borussia Dortmund from 2008 to 2015
Amid the surprising news of Jurgen Klopp’s expected return to manage Borussia Dortmund for a one-off game, let’s revisit the 57-year-old’s successful tenure at the club. The German manager led the Yellow and Black for seven memorable years.
In 319 matches with Dortmund, Klopp led the team to 180 wins, 69 draws, and 70 losses, boasting a 56 percent win rate. During his time at Dortmund, he guided the club to its last Bundesliga titles in 2011 and 2012. The pinnacle of his tenure came in 2013 when they reached the Champions League final, having defeated Real Madrid in the semi-finals.
Additionally, Klopp was named German Manager of the Year three times, more than any other coach. He played a key role in developing talents including Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay Gundogan, Marco Reus, Mario Gotze, and Mats Hummels.
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