Jürgen Klinsmann Resigns as Coach of Hertha Berlin

Only 76 days after his arrival, German football legend Jürgen Klinsmann, coach of Hertha Berlin, announced on Tuesday his resignation, considering that he does not have enough support from the club in their fight to avoid relegation.

"As a coach, I need the trust of the people involved in this task, which is not yet completed," wrote the 55-year-old coach on his official Facebook page. His agent, Roland Eitel, confirmed this information to SID, a sports subsidiary of AFP.

"In the fight against relegation, unity, cohesion, and concentration are essentially the most important elements. If they are not guaranteed, I cannot fully exploit my potential as a coach and cannot assume my responsibilities," added the former forward.

According to the popular newspaper Bild, Klinsmann wanted to clarify his future with Hertha Berlin as quickly as possible, after signing a contract only until the end of the current season.

The board wanted to wait and see the team's progress this season before renewing him, which did not please the 1990 world champion.

His decision has caught the club off guard. "We are surprised by this news this morning," said sports director Michael Preetz, especially considering "the cooperation and trust" during the transfer period, where there was "no indication in this regard."

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February 11, 2020