Hefele spent two years as a player at Huddersfield, endearing himself to the John Smith’s Stadium faithful with his performances and charisma. He left for Nottingham Forest in 2018, later hanging up his boots in 2021 for medical reasons.

Huddersfield brought the former defender back to the club in a role combining coaching duties with hospitality and ambassadorial responsibilities. Hefele left West Yorkshire for a second time to link up with Corberan at West Brom.

After leaving The Hawthorns, he issued a message via social media thanking the club. He said: “The time has come to say goodbye to [West Brom]. I want to thank the football club, the staff, the players and supporters for everything we’ve been through together.