The USMNT’s first attempt to replace Gregg Berhalter has not worked out.
The team made overtures to longtime Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp but the German turned them down, according to The Athletic.
After firing Berhalter on Wednesday, Klopp appeared to be the initial target for US soccer chiefs. However, Klopp wants more time away from football, according to the report.
The USMNT is coming off a devastating showing at Copa América, where they failed to advance out of the group stage.
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. APKlopp is statistically the best Liverpool manager of all time based on his win percentage, but he is currently relaxing in Spain in his $4.3 million Mallorca villa.
After nine years and capturing eight trophies with Liverpool, the 57-year-old insisted he was “running out of energy” when he announced he would be leaving the Premier League team.
At the time, Klopp also ruled out fully retiring but said he wants to spend time with his family.
“It’s out of the question that I’ll stop working altogether,” Klopp said. “But I don’t see myself continuing at the same pace as before at the moment.”
Jürgen Klopp is taking a break from coaching. AFP via Getty Images
Jürgen Klopp is one of the most decorated Liverpool managers. APFans were hopeful after Klopp teased the possibility of him managing the USMNT on Instagram days earlier.
“It’s the perfect day to think about my trips with Liverpool to the States… we’ve had a great time & the US fans are electric! Happy 4th of July,” Klopp wrote alongside a selection of snaps from preseason tours.
