Jurgen Klopp responds to surprise approach by USA men’s national team
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jurgen Klopp has rejected an initial approach by the United States looking to make him the new manager of the men’s national team. The US identified Klopp as a top target as they seek a new manager to replace Gregg Berhalter, whose second stint in charge of the USA was brought to an end this week after a group stage exit from the Copa America on home soil. open image in gallery Gregg Berhalter’s tenure was ended by a group stage exit from the Copa America Berhalter’s departure came just a year after re-taking his role in charge of the US men’s national team. “I want to thank Gregg for his hard work and dedication to US Soccer and our men’s national team,” said US Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone.