Klinsmann takes over at Bayern Munich

January 11, 2008

Times Online and PA

Jurgen Klinsmann will take over as coach of Bayern Munich from next season, the club have announced. The former Germany coach will take over from Ottmar Hitzfeld, who is set to step down from the post at the end of the current campaign.

A statement on Bayern's official website read: "Former Germany boss Jurgen Klinsmann will succeed Ottmar Hitzfeld as Bayern head coach on July 1, 2008."

The appointment marks Klinsmann's first foray into club coaching after he guided his country, the host nation, to third place in the 2006 World Cup.

The 43-year-old won 108 caps for Germany and was captain for the successful Euro 96 campaign. Klinsmann enjoyed a successful stint with Bayern between 1995 and 1997, winning Uefa Cup and Bundesliga honours.