Jürgen Klopp era begins (2008)

From 13th place to champions in three seasons.

Borussia Dortmund finished 13th in the 2007-08 Bundesliga but reached the DFB-Pokal final, losing 2-1 to Bayern Munich after extra time. Thomas Doll resigned on 19 May 2008 and the club appointed Jurgen Klopp, then head coach of Mainz 05.

Quick Facts

Appointed: 2008 (from Mainz 05)
Predecessor: Thomas Doll
Titles: 2010-11 Bundesliga, 2011-12 double

Reader's Guide

Klopp's side finished fifth in 2009-10 to qualify for the Europa League, won the club's seventh championship in 2010-11, and in his fourth season won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double.

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