Hertha Berlin boss Jurgen Klinsmann is done with the club after just 10 weeks at the helm according to a Facebook post.
The post was put up on Klinsmann’s personal Facebook page where he didn’t really hold back on his “my way or the highway” mentality that the club apparently didn’t fall in line with since he took over back in late November.
“In this way, I say a big thank you to all players, fans, spectators, supervisors and staff of Hertha BSC for the support, the many encounters and the exchange in the past ten weeks. This time was extremely exciting for me and brought many interesting new insights. The Club and the city have grown even stronger to my heart.
“At the end of November, we met the wish of the club leadership with a highly competent team and helped it in a difficult time. We were on a very good way in the relatively short time, thanks to the support of many people despite mostly difficult games, we now have six points distance from the relegation place. I am firmly convinced that Hertha will create the goal.
“As a head coach, however, I also need the trust of the people acting for this task, which is not yet done. Especially in the relegation fight, unity, cohesion and focus on the essentials are the most important elements. If they are not guaranteed, I can’t take advantage of my potential as a trainer and can’t live up to my responsibility either. After long consideration, I’ve come to the decision to give up my position as head coach and return to my original long-term role on the supervisory board. The followers, the players and the employees have grown to my heart during this time and that’s why I will continue to fever with Hertha. I’m still looking forward to many encounters in the city or in the stadium.”
Beyond what may have been happening internally with Hertha Berlin, the club definitely didn’t hold back themselves when it came to spending during the January window as they forked over $83 million in player expenditures. This included $27.5 million for Lyon midfielder Lucas Tousart (who ended up being loaned right back), $24.2 million for AC Milan striker Krzysztof Piatek, plus opening the pocketbook for Matheus Cunha and Santiago Ascacibar.
In any sense, the former USMNT manager probably won’t venture too far away from Hertha given his close ties to the club. Currently, his son Jonathan is currently a goalkeeper (out on loan at St. Gallen this season) not to mention it’s the club his Father supported. Nonetheless, he’ll more than likely continue to take on an advisory role with the club.