Berlin May 13 (IANS) Borussia Dortmund head coach Peter Stoeger will leave the former Bundesliga champions at the end of the 2017-2018 season the German top division club have announced.
Stoeger announced his departure immediately after Dortmund s 4-1 defeat to Hoffenheim reports Xinhua news agency.
"This was my last game at Dortmund s sideline. We have already mutually agreed that a new impulse is necessary and will help the club " Stoeger said on Saturday evening.
The 52-year-old Austrian coach took the reins in December after the BVB sacked coach Peter Bosz following a two-month winless streak in the league.
Stoeger who signed a short-term contract until the end of the season was in charge for overall 19 games. He reaped nine victories six draws and four defeats.
Dortmund have not announced a successor yet. However Nice coach Lucien Favre is said to be the favourite for the Dortmund job.
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