OMNISPORT

Jurgen Klopp is to leave Bungesliga giants Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season after seven years in charge.

The 47-year-old had a contract at Signal Iduna Park that ran until 2018, but has been permitted to terminate his deal early.

Klopp, who joined from Mainz in 2008, is a popular figure at Dortmund having led the team to back-to-back league titles as well as completing a Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double in 2012.

Dortmund also made the final of the UEFA Champions League under Klopp's stewardship in the 2012-13 season, but they were beaten by rivals Bayern Munich.

However, Dortmund have endured a hugely disappointing season in 2014-15 and sit 10th in the table after 28 games.

The club were bottom of the table by the mid-season break, but an upturn in form in 2015 has at least alleviated the threat of relegation.