What David Wagner said about Huddersfield Town after leaving Terriers post amid return talk | OneFootball

His departure statement, published on the club’s official site, brimmed with gratitude and affection for everyone at Huddersfield.

Reports suggest that Huddersfield Town have offered David Wagner a sensational return to the John Smith’s Stadium. It’s a fitting moment to revisit the heartfelt farewell he penned upon his original departure in January 2019.

Wagner’s four-year tenure remains the stuff of local legend in West Yorkshire. Arriving from Borussia Dortmund's reserve side in November 2015, he masterminded a rise from Championship hopefuls to 2017 play-off heroes, earning Premier League promotion against Reading on penalties.

His brand of energetic, pressing football, along with a knack for clever recruitment of players like Aaron Mooy and Christopher Schindler, inspired a community long starved of top-flight thrills.

Despite ultimately parting ways by mutual consent when Town found themselves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League, Wagner left an indelible mark. His departure statement, published on the club’s official site, brimmed with gratitude and affection for everyone at Huddersfield, including supporters, players, staff and board alike. Rather than fading into the background, those words have only grown in resonance as supporters ponder a possible reunion.

David Wagner's emotional farewell to Huddersfield Town in 2019

Wagner began by paying tribute to the bond he and his family forged with the town and its people.

He wrote: "From the very first day that Christoph [assistant manager] and I arrived in Huddersfield in November 2015, you have made us feel like part of your group. Our families and I will always remember this. Our children have grown up here for part of their lives and we all now consider ourselves true Huddersfield ‘folk’!

"Together, we have achieved unbelievable things; we made the dream of Premier League football for Huddersfield Town a reality. That only happened because of this incredible togetherness that was unique to this Club and, again, I must thank you, the tremendous supporters of this Club, for making this possible."

Wagner’s statement made it clear that his connection with Huddersfield was more than professional-it was personal. He described his time at the club as "immensely proud", adding that "this Club is now in my heart". His words resonated with fans and underlined why his name remains synonymous with arguably the most successful era in the club’s modern history.

David Wagner Huddersfield Town return talks intensify

Now, with talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook reporting that Huddersfield have offered Wagner the chance to return as manager, the emotional weight of his farewell is even more poignant. Wagner’s legacy, built on unity and overachievement, is exactly what the Terriers are hoping to recapture after a turbulent season and a divided fanbase.

After a challenging interim stint that saw him secure just two victories in 10 matches, resulting in a six-game losing streak to close out the campaign, Jon Worthington is set to return to his role within Huddersfield Town’s youth setup once the season concludes.

If Wagner does return, it will not just be a managerial appointment-it will be the rekindling of a relationship built on mutual respect, shared memories, and genuine affection for Huddersfield Town.

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