“Turning point for Germany”: BVB legend hails Jürgen Klopp | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund legend Roman Weidenfeller is full of praise after former BVB coach Jürgen Klopp was introduced as Germany’s new national team coach. The 2014 World Cup winner speaks of a “turning point for the DFB” and even jokingly hints at a comeback.

The unveiling of Jürgen Klopp as the new Germany coach has sparked huge excitement not only among fans. Roman Weidenfeller, who enjoyed the most successful period of his career at Borussia Dortmund under Klopp, is also thrilled. The 45-year-old sees the appointment as a major opportunity for German football.

The former national team goalkeeper even described the signing on Instagram as a “turning point for the DFB.” In his view, Klopp is the ideal man to put the national team back on the road to success after the disappointing tournaments of recent years.

“After three failed World Cups and two unsuccessful European Championship campaigns, now comes the fresh start toward success! At exactly the right time, the perfect coach returning football from mere management to one driven by performance,” Weidenfeller wrote. For the 2014 World Cup winner, it is clear that Klopp brings exactly the qualities the DFB team has been lacking in recent years.

BVB legend Roman Weidenfeller praises Jürgen Klopp

The former BVB goalkeeper especially highlights that the new national team coach lives and breathes football with passion and can inspire people. Klopp authentically represents the pride of the country, embodies enthusiasm for football, and knows how to shape a team emotionally.

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According to Weidenfeller, the 59-year-old’s presentation has already had an effect. After the press conference, there is once again a feeling that the national team can inspire the fans and that excitement for the DFB team is returning. To finish, the former goalkeeper allowed himself a little joke. Referring to his career, which ended in 2018, he wrote with a wink: “If I could still find my gloves, I’d be up for it again too.”

Weidenfeller’s reaction shows the optimism Klopp’s appointment has already sparked. Even before the new national team coach has taken charge of his first match, his signing is creating a sense of fresh momentum among former companions and many football fans.

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