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Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has reportedly turned down an approach from the USMNT to take over as their manager. The German left his role with the Premier League side after nine years at Anfield this summer and is set for a sabbatical away from the game.
The USMNT are without a manager after Greg Berhalter was fired after a dismal outing at the 2024 Copa America on home soil. The CONCACAF Nations League holders failed to make it out of their group, defeating Bolivia before losing to Panama and Uruguay.
Journalist David Ornstein revealed that they approached Jurgen Klopp as part of their search for a replacement but the German manager has refused their offer. The 57-year-old manager informed the representatives of US Soccer that he intends to take a break from football for the foreseeable future.
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Klopp enjoyed great success in his time at Liverpool, leading the side to a first league title in 30 years in 2020. He also won the UEFA Champions League with the club in 2019, and won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, as well.
The USMNT are in search of a new manager to take charge of their team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. They have other targets in sight, including Strasbourg manager Patrick Vieira and former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Klopp has never been in charge of a national team in his career, only working with Mainz, Borussia Dortmund, and Liverpool. He is also reporteldy on the radar of the German national team in case they wish to replace Julian Nagelsmann.
Jurgen Klopp linked with surprise return to European football - Reports
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been linked with the manager's position of the German national team according to reports from TEAMTalk. The Euro 2024 hosts are being linked with a new manager after failing to progress beyond the quarterfinals in the tournament.
Julian Nagelsmann signed a contract extension with Die Mannschaft ahead of Euro 2024. He led the team to the quarterfinals, where they bowed out against Spain, losing 2-1 after extra time. Being a tournament on home soil, the hosts were expected to do better than they did, leading to questions being asked about Nagelsmann's future.
Jurgen Klopp is a popular candidate for the position if it becomes available due to his excellent track record of success over the years. The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool tactician is well-loved in his native Germany and will make a good manager with his knowledge and experience.
