Premier League clubs were on high alert yesterday as Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp revealed he will leave the club in the summer.

With the club struggling in 10th in the Bundesliga, Klopp has decided to step aside and unlike Pep Guardiola, will not be taking a sabbatical leaving the likes of Manchester City ready to make an offer if they were to sack Manuel Pellegrini.

Klopp, a passionate and energetic coach, said: “I believe this is the right decision at the right time.

“I have not had any contact with any other clubs, nor do I have any plans to take a sabbatical.

“I have in the last weeks and days asked myself if I was still the right manager and I wasn’t sure. I couldn’t answer with a yes.”

The 47-year-old has transformed Dortmund into one of the most exciting clubs in Europe, winning two league titles in the seven seasons since he arrived from German club Mainz, and nearly won the Champions League, losing 2-1 to rivals Bayern Munich.

Arsenal have also been linked as a possible destination but the north London club quickly ended any rumours of Arsene Wenger stepping down in the summer.