Dortmund boss Klopp extends contract

Dortmund boss Klopp extends contract

Published Jan. 30, 2012 12:00 a.m. ET

Borussia Dortmund says it has extended the contracts of coach Juergen Klopp and sporting director Michael Zorc.

The defending Bundesliga champion says in a statement that both have agreed deals with the club until June 2016.

Dortmund president Hans-Joachim Watzke says ''we're delighted that we could extend the contracts with both of them so early. Both have accomplished outstanding work in the last years.''

The 44-year-old Klopp, who took over in 2008, led Dortmund to its seventh league title in his 100th game in charge last season.

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Klopp says ''I'm lucky to be able to work at a magnificent club.''

Former Dortmund player Zorc has been sporting director since 2005.

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