Liverpool’s coach Jurgen Klopp believes his former star player at Dortmund Mario Gotze can only find his best form again when he leaves the club this summer.
The midfielder emerged as one of the most impressive young players in Europe when playing under the Liverpool manager at Borussia Dortmund between 2009 and 2013.
He helped them win five major trophies – including the Bundesliga twice – before joining Bayern Munich and inspiring Germany to a World Cup win in 2014.
“If things have not been settled a year in advance, there are some indications that it is coming to an end.
“Mario will probably need a few games in a row. He needs a club that gives him the feeling that he doesn’t have to change the world in every game.
“Instead, Gotze has to just play normally and then play again and play again. Then I think we’ll see the old Mario Gotze again.
“That is obviously not possible in Dortmund at the moment with the quality that they have in the offensive area.
“It makes total sense that Mario leaves the club. I couldn’t wish him more luck, to be honest.
“I think he is an exceptional player and also an exceptional character. I like him very much and wish him all the best.”
Gotze’s last appearance for Dortmund was in the 1-0 loss to Bayern on May 26, but he will be available for their trip to Fortuna Dusseldorf on Saturday.
He has made just 15 appearances for Dortmund in the Bundesliga this campaign and 75 in his four seasons since moving back.
