Jurgen Klopp has the 'passion to fit the Premier League', says Arsenal's German defender Per Mertesacker

Klopp will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season and has been linked with a move to the Premier League with Manchester City

Jurgen Klopp looks set to leave Borussia Dortmund (Getty Images)

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker believes outgoing Borussia Dortmund head coach Jürgen Klopp would fit in should he wish to continue his managerial carerr in the Premier League.

Klopp announced in a surprise press conference on Wednesday that he will leave Dortmund at the end of the season after seven years with the Bundesliga side, winning two league titles and a German Cup during that time as well as the Champions League final appearance two seasons ago.

The 47-year-old was immediately linked with taking over at Manchester City should they decide to sack Manuel Pellegrini, although further talk regarding a move to Arsenal has been dismissed given the sides's current form under Arsene Wenger.

Klopp has spoken in the past about his desire to head to England one day, and Mertesacker believes that he will fit in to life in the Premier League should he choose to follow the 30-year-old across the Channel.

"I've got some nice experiences in the Premier League and of course it would be nice if a German coach would take the challenge of working in the Premier League," said Mertesacker.

"It's not so good for Dortmund that he is leaving but hopefully one day he will manage abroad. I think his passion would fit and to see him in England would be very interesting.

"Everyone has their philosophy and I think Jurgen Klopp has proved that he's top-level and can teach a lot."

However, Mertesacker insisted Klopp, whose side are 10th in the Bundesliga table, will need time to decide on his future after a largely successful spell in Dortmund which has brought two league titles and a Champions League final appearance.

He said: "I think he should just finish the season with Dortmund and then he should be given time.

"We'll see what he does next, but I think he's fought his way out of all situations and I think that this time he will find a path that gives him a new challenge.

"But firstly, I wish him all the best and time to think about his achievements. Sometimes you can underestimate what it's like going straight into a new job. I think you should give him time - and I wish him all the best."

Mertesacker says he has had good experiences in England (Getty Images)

But for all that a new challenge lies ahead for Klopp, Mertesacker admits he cannot work out what has gone wrong to prompt his exit from Borussia.

He said: "It is obviously sad news for Borussia Dortmund, [he was] such a passionate successful and passionate manager for them. He was the guy who turned it around at Dortmund.

"The whole situation there - he built the squad on young players and they improved so much in the seven years he was in charge. It is a sad situation.

"But in the summer, it will be a new situation for him. Maybe he is going to go abroad and see how it goes there.

Klopp confirms he is leaving Dortmund at the end of the season (bvbtotal.de)

"I would love to see more German managers abroad, because it is obviously a new challenge, to adapt to the culture, the language, the system. Yes, why not?

"It is his decision. He worked really hard and pushed really hard, so even if he said he is not tired, maybe he takes a bit of breather to fuel his energy and his batteries?

"But I am curious what happened to him because he was an outstanding figure in the Bundesliga in the last couple of years and always a title contender. They went to the Champions League final. It will be interesting to see what happens in the summer."

Additional reporting by PA