Jurgen Klopp turns down USA managerial role as German boss sticks to Liverpool promise

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has reportedly turned down an offer from the United States to become their manager.

The Independent disclosed on Thursday that the United States Soccer Federation reached out to Klopp about the role, which would be his first since leaving Liverpool. Following the dismissal of coach Gregg Berhalter on Wednesday after close to six years in charge, Klopp was supposedly the leading choice for sports director Matt Crocker. However according to The Athletic, Klopp "politely declined" the opportunity, keen to honour the promise he made to Liverpool supporters to take a year-long break from football.

Klopp, who led Liverpool to Premier League glory in 2020, announced his departure back in January, confessing he was 'running out of energy'. Despite rumours linking him to the Germany position, it appears Klopp is set to continue his break.

During his resignation in January, Klopp expressed: "I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything," He then added: "But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take.

"It is that I am running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again.", reports the Mirror.

Last summer, the previous US boffin Berhalter was put back in place until 2026, however his return has been marred with disappointing outcomes. This came to a head with an abysmal group-stage knockout at the Copa America, concluding with a 2-1 calamity against