In a week when two of his former employers Aston Villa and Celtic face off at European football's top table, Paul Lambert has confirmed that he has returned to work with another of his old clubs - Borussia Dortmund.

Lambert was last in a manager's job in 2021, when he left Ipswich Town after almost two and a half years in the role. Prior to that, the Scot - who earned 40 international caps in his playing days - endured an ill fated reign at Stoke City, a spell with Wolverhampton Wanderers and, before then, almost three years at Villa Park.

Lambert, who spent over a season with Dortmund during his playing career before returning to Scotland with Celtic, where he spent seven seasons and won eight trophies, has become BVB's technical director (Asia-Pacific). He has been in Chennai, overseeing a cultural exchange between clubs from India and Australia on behalf of the club.

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"Thrilled to announce my new role as Technical Director, Asia-Pacific, for Borussia Dortmund Football Club (BVB)," he posted. "This is an exciting opportunity to extend BVB’s renowned youth development philosophy across the region, building strong partnerships, activating existing sporting relationships, and delivering coaching expertise that helps young talent thrive both on and off the field.

"I’ve just returned from a thoroughly rewarding few days in Chennai, where we partnered a cultural exchange with Wynnum Wolves FC from Brisbane and the Murugappa Youth Football Academy (MYFA). It was inspiring to see young players from such diverse backgrounds training, competing, and, most importantly, building friendships through football.

"Watching them come together underscored the universal language of sport and its power to unite communities. At Borussia Dortmund, our philosophy extends beyond football excellence. It’s about developing fantastic human beings alongside potential first-team players. I’m excited to bring this ethos to Australasia, working with clubs, brands, leagues, and young players to build long-term success.

"Looking ahead, I’m eager to collaborate with those who share the same passion for football’s ability to inspire, unite, and transform. If you’re in the region and looking to develop your club or community through partnerships or coaching excellence, let’s connect. Together, we can create pathways that foster talent and make a meaningful difference."

Lambert is expected to be based primarily in Australia.