Jurgen Klopp Turned Down Mexico Job
The bookies are offering 6/4 on Klopp becoming the next Liverpool boss, but the odds are a more generous 4/1 for Arsenal to land the coveted manager.
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A source close to Klopp revealed he would consider a job in the Premier League, but would require a “special” offer.
Former Borussia Dortmund manager, Jurgen Klopp has turned down the opportunity to take over the Mexico national team, according to the head of the country’s football association.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have already been touted as a favourite in the race to appoint Klopp with Brendan Rodgers under intense pressure.
Louis van Gaal has United flying at the moment top of the league and they’ve just registered their first Champions League win, but with the Dutchman’s future not set for the long term a replacement will eventually be needed.
“We sought him out through his agent, but he told us it would not be possible because he wants to continue to take a break for right now”, Cantu said on TV Azteca’s Marcaje Persona.
Bild are also reporting that Klopp rejected an approach from the Mexican FA about their vacant managerial position, which has sent speculation that he could be on his way to Anfield into overdrive.