SEOUL – Jurgen Klinsmann is “focused and motivated” to bring success to South Korea, a top football official said on Tuesday, defending the...
His most recent coaching position, in 2019-20, lasted only 10 weeks at Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin.“Football is not only tactics. Football is individuality. It’s about teamwork, how to motivate your team in special situations,” he said.Klinsmann succeeds Paulo Bento, who took South Korea to the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar, where they were beaten 4-1 by Brazil.
“I am very happy and honoured to be following in the footsteps of great coaches who have directed the Korean national team, from Guus Hiddink to former coach Paulo Bento,” he said. “I know that the Korean national team has been improving and achieving results over a long period of time.Klinsmann signed a three-year contract and will arrive in Seoul next week.Get The New Paper on your phone with the free TNP app. Download from the
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