Juergen Klinsmann has been named South Korea’s head coach, the nation’s soccer affiliation mentioned on Monday.
Former Germany coach Klinsmann replaces Paulo Bento, who stepped down in December following South Korea’s defeat to Brazil within the final 16 World Cup. The Korea Football Association (KFA) mentioned Klinsmann had signed a contract till the 2026 World Cup, which will likely be held within the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“I know that the Korean national team has been improving and getting results for a long time,” Klinsmann mentioned in an announcement.
“I’m honored to comply with within the footsteps of the nice coaches who’ve led the Korean nationwide crew, from Guus Hiddink to my predecessor Paulo Bento. I look ahead to serving to the crew obtain success within the upcoming Asian Cup and 2026 World Cup. Looking ahead to doing no matter I can to assist.”
After retiring as a participant in 1998, Klinsmann was Germany’s head coach from 2004–06 and led them to a third-place end on the 2006 World Cup on dwelling soil.
He managed his former membership Bayern Munich within the 2008–09 season earlier than turning into head coach of the US nationwide crew from 2011–16.
The 58-year-old led the US to the CONCACAF Gold Cup title in 2013 and was named the CONCACAF Coach of the Year.
Klinsmann’s first match in command of South Korea will likely be a house pleasant towards Colombia on March 24. The KFA mentioned Klinsmann’s teaching crew had not been finalised, including that the German would stay in South Korea at some stage in his tenure.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
