Friday 6 November 2015 11:33, UK
Huddersfield Town have appointed David Wagner as their new head coach.
The 44-year-old was part of Jurgen Klopp's backroom team at Borussia Dortmund, as well as being best man at his wedding, and there was speculation that he would follow his former boss to Liverpool after leaving his role as Borussia Dortmund II coach last week.
Wagner takes over from Chris Powell who was sacked following Town's 2-2 draw with Reading on Tuesday night with the Sky Bet Championship club looking for "a change of direction and a new approach".
Former striker Wagner, who won the UEFA Cup with Schalke as a player, brings his former assistant Christoph Buhler with him to the John Smith's Stadium.
He will start work at Huddersfield on Monday, with academy manager Mark Lillis taking charge for the derby clash at home to Leeds on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
Terriers chairman Dean Hoyle told the club's official website: "David's football philosophy is directly in line with that of the club; he fits for what we need.
His approach is a winning one. He is a head coach that sets his teams up on the front foot to win matches.
"It is a new departure for us. He will be head coach; he is the club's first from outside the UK and Ireland and he brings a new approach and new ideas.
"In his own words, and as we hope will be seen in practice, his playing style echoes the one that has brought Borussia Dortmund such success over the last five years.
"Although the players are different, there are few fans who have watched that style in action and not found it enthralling to watch. I believe that will excite our fans.
"His approach is a winning one. He is a head coach that sets his teams up on the front foot to win matches. He is up for the challenge of making Huddersfield Town a success on the pitch in the Sky Bet Championship.
"He also understands and believes in the club's plan of producing and developing its own players. That was a major part of his job in charge of Borussia Dortmund II. He knows what it takes to prepare young footballers for the rigours of senior football.
"Perhaps most importantly, he has trust in young players, which is attractive to us.
"When we spoke with David, his knowledge of our squad was impressive and he already has firm ideas of where he wants to develop it going forward. He is very passionate and totally committed. He lives and breathes football and that fits the club."
