Jurgen Klopp Confirms Sabbatical

​Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he will take a break "until further notice" upon leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer.

The 47-year-old, who bowed out with a 3-1 defeat to Wolfsburg in the DFB-Pokal final, had been linked with a host of European clubs including Liverpool.

Several media outlets had touted Klopp as a possible replacement for the under-fire Brendan Rodgers at Anfield, while Turkish giants Fenerbahce were reported to have held talks with the former Mainz 05 boss a week ago.

However, Klopp appears to have put an end to the speculation, for another year at least, telling reporters: "I will take a break until further notice.

"After seven intense and emotional years of 'Real Love' (Dortmund's slogan), I consider it sensible to process all these memories until I'm fresh and full of motivation to take on a new task, together with my team."

According to Bild, Klopp was enthusiastic about the Liverpool link, feeling they were a team he could sink his teeth into over the coming transfer window.

The club's fanatical fanbase, combined with Klopp's grasp of the language and love of English football, were also thought to have appealed to the departing coach.

A number of high-profile bosses' contracts are due to expire in 12 months' time, including Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City and Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich.