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Jurgen Klopp: Latest News, Rumours and Speculation on Manager's Future

Jurgen Klopp's chances of landing a new coaching role this summer are alleged to have changed drastically after it emerged that the manager will take a break following his departure from Borussia Dortmund.

According to German newspaper Bild, via the Guardian's Marcus Christenson, Klopp will enjoy a six-month sabbatical from management, apparently ruling him out of the running as Liverpool's next potential boss:

Jürgen Klopp to take a sabbatical for at least six months, so no chance of him joining Liverpool in the summer (via @BILD_Sport) #lfc

— Marcus Christenson (@m_christenson) May 25, 2015

Samuel Luckhurst of the Manchester Evening News sources Bild as well when noting the news would also rule Klopp out as Manuel Pellegrini's successor should Manchester City look for a change of manager this summer:

Klopp to take a sabbatical, so he won't be replacing Pellegrini.