Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp turned down the chance to take over as head coach of the US men's national team after first contacting the German last week.
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) fired Gregg Berhalter on Wednesday following the USMNT's disappointing exit from this summer's Copa America, which was held at home.
The American coach has been in charge of the United States since 2018 twice and helped them qualify for the World Cup in 2022, as well as bring home the Gold Cup in 2021 and two CONCACAF Nations League titles.
However, it became clear during the Copa America that America has regressed as a team, which was a major concern before this country will host the World Cup in 2026.
USSF knew they had to make a change and have big ambitions to make Klopp their next coach.
However, the former manager of Liverpool declined the opportunity after contacting the German coach last week, the 57-year-old coach reiterated that he would like to take a break from football, reports The Athletic.
Sources told the media that US Soccer is still determined to make Klopp their next coach and may make another move in the future.
What's next for Jurgen Klopp?
As the report says, Klopp is likely to take a break from football for several years having managed teams consistently since 2001. The German manager has been very successful in his spells at Mainz, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, as the 57-year-old is adored. by all three.
Klopp left the Premier League club at the end of last season after spending nine years on Merseyside. The German has been a hero at Anfield having delivered every trophy possible and returned the Reds to the top table of European football.
It is not clear where the famous coach will end up, if he ever returns, but whoever comes to him can count himself very lucky.
Source link
