Berlin / Dortmund. Instead of rushing victory party there was a quiet farewell party. Jürgen Klopp had to adopt without another title by BVB after seven years of genuine love. But this time no tears flowed. Unlike even the most emotional farewell from Jürgen Klopp a week earlier, the pain of separation held in the stylish ambience of the Berlin location power plant in borders in Dortmund stadium. The clear 1: 3 in the cup final against Wolfsburg a few hours earlier had beaten all the guests of “Black Yellow Night” in the mind
Even with the speech of the outgoing coach of the precious fans were cheering from , “They told me that it might have been too corny if we would have won goodbye – very American style,” Klopp commented with a pained smile
Farewell from the “Cathedral”
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The dream of a happy ending with a highly acclaimed truck ride around the Dortmunder worship Borsigplatz did not go for Klopp true. After returning a few onlookers were ready to take a last look at the cult trainer. There was not much for them to see, however. Because the team bus brought the professionals and the coach in a direct way to the training ground.
After the third defeat in the fourth final directed by Klopp nobody felt also in the club even large fancy a wild party. However, to the great affection for the coach deserved defeat did not change. The long and intimate embrace of BVB president Reinhard Rauball with Klopp was an expression of deep gratitude. “You came in a difficult time for us and have us returned the faith,” said Hans-Joachim Watzke and handed Klopp next to a picture of the “Cathedral of German football” three season tickets for BVB homestead.
More than torment the speech prepared Klopp farewell to its players. He joined everyone in the cabin of the Olympic stadium in the arms. “That hurt extremely. Because I realized how hard it is to let go. There were seven beautiful years “In vain he tried to get his kinked professionals after the defeat:”. Second place at the Olympics feels better as the DFB Cup. In such situations, you no comfort. “
Game” overloaded emotionally “
Where it draws him, for the time being remains open. England, Italy, there are several options. By his own admission Klopp has negotiated with any other club. He does not care that could quickly make broad a great emptiness without his beloved football: “I’ve never felt emptiness in my life. My head is always more to accomplish. “
For Dortmund, it will now be important to as quickly as possible to overcome the grief. Wolfsburg’s sporting director Klaus Allofs was taking a verbal swipe at the hype of the past few days not resist: “It’s amazing how much you can focus on a story. You can have a game really overloaded emotionally … “
Not only the BVB fans, even the professionals now have to get used to the time after Klopp. “Really, we are aware of it when we sit late June returned to the cabin and he is no longer there,” lamented champion Mats Hummels.
According to reports, Klopp’s successor Thomas Tuchel will be officially launched mid-week before heading into the summer break. Whether Ilkay Gündogan is then still be there, but it is doubtful. “I would not say anything about my future,” the German international said evasively to relevant questions, but confirmed talks with other clubs. Whatever his decision, whether he leaves Dortmund already this summer or not until the contract expires in 2016, he believes in the successful future of Borussia. “They have a great squad and there is a very good coach.”
Similarly confidently remarked Reinhard Rauball: “. I believe that we will be back stronger and in the direction of march as in the master years,” The club president hopes that with Tuchel a similarly successful era begins. “We should give him the backing that you have to give someone who has to take on such a big pair of shoes. Because Jürgen Klopp has left no doubt “(fin)
. (” Die Presse “, print edition, 01.06.2015)
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