23.05.2006

Jupp Heynckes new Borussia boss

Jupp Heynckes is Borussia's new head coach. The 61-year-old will put pen to paper on a two-year contract and be presented at a BORUSSIA PARK press conference at 1500 CET.

Heynckes played for the club from 1964 to 1978, making 417 competitive appearances (300 goals), and held the position of head coach from 1979 to 1987.

Jupp Heynckes' coaching career at a glance:

1979 to 1987: Borussia Mönchengladbach
1987 to Oct 1991: Bayern Munich
1992 to 1994: Athletic Bilbao
1994 to April 1995: Eintracht Frankfurt
1995 to 1997: CD Tenerife
1997 to 1998: Real Madrid
1999 to Sep 2000: Benfica
2001 to 2003: Athletic Bilbao
2003 to Sep 2004: Schalke 04

Honours as a coach:

Champions League with Real Madrid (1998)
German Championship with Bayern Munich (1989 and 1990)

Honours as a player:

World Cup (1974)
European Championship (1972)
UEFA Cup with Borussia Mönchengladbach (1975)
German Championship with Borussia Mönchengladbach (1971, 1975, 1976 and 1977)
DFB Cup with Borussia Mönchengladbach (1973)
Regional League Championship and promotion to the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach (1965)