INTERVIEW: Patrick Owomoyela "wasn't aiming for BVB" move until a close friend convinced him

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Patrick Owomoyela revealed that a close friend was the reason behind his 2008 move from Werder Bremen to Borussia Dortmund, according to Bulinews.com. Owomoyela wasn't aiming for the move until his friend, Otto Addo, convinced him. Addo had played with Dortmund and had worked with Jurgen Klopp previously. Owomoyela visited Addo in Dortmund and learned about the stadium and the team's culture.

Owomoyela described Werder Bremen as a challenger to Bayern Munich during his time there, but he wasn't drawn to Dortmund initially as they had recently faced bankruptcy and had multiple coaches. Addo's insight into the team's potential under Jurgen Klopp changed his perspective. Owomoyela signed with Dortmund without exploring other options, which he noted was different from how transfers are handled today.

Owomoyela and Klopp went on to win back-to-back German top-flight titles and a DFB-Pokal, defeating Bayern Munich 5-2. Owomoyela reflected on this outcome with amusement, noting that becoming Bundesliga champions was not on his radar when he joined Dortmund. His decision was influenced by Addo's positive portrayal of the team and its potential.