Klopp to leave Dortmund this summer

Klopp terminates his contract - will leave Dortmund in the summer

Jurgen Klopp has asked for his termination of contract which was to run until 2018.

The 47-year-old German asked to be released from his contract, which had been due to run until 2018.

Klopp told a news conference: "I always said in that moment where I believe I am not the perfect coach anymore for this extraordinary club I will
say so.

"I really think the decision is the right one. This club deserves to be coached from the 100% right manager."

Jurgen Klopp, 47, won 2 Bundesliga titles in 2011 and 2012 and loss to Bayern München in a Champions league final 2-1 at Wembley in 2012/13 season.

Reuters news agency reports that the 47-year-old German has asked to be released from his contract, which is due to run until 2018.

Klopp has been the coach of Dortmund since 2008.

Dortmund have been in their difficult season since Klopp took over in 2008 with the club at one stage this season in the relegation zone of the Bundesliga standings.

However they have been able to turn things around in the latter stages of the season - now 10th on the table with 37 points behind leaders Bayern München.