Klinsmann calls time on Germany
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Jurgen Klinsmann has decided against staying on as coach of Germany following a successful 2006 World Cup.
The former Spurs striker led the hosts to an impressive third-placed finish this summer against all expectations.
Germany won all three of their Group A games before going on to eliminate Sweden and favourites Argentina in the knock-out stage.
Their run came to an end following an extra-time loss to eventual winners Italy, but claimed third spot after drubbing Portugal on Saturday.
German officials wanted Klinsmann to stay on in charge of the nation, but he has informed the German Football Federation (DFB) he wants to step aside.
"I regret his decision, but we have to accept it," DFB co-president Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder told the BBC.
A press conference is to be held in Frankfurt on Wednesday morning where Klinsmann's Germany exit is expected to be confirmed.
The former Spurs striker led the hosts to an impressive third-placed finish this summer against all expectations.
Germany won all three of their Group A games before going on to eliminate Sweden and favourites Argentina in the knock-out stage.
Their run came to an end following an extra-time loss to eventual winners Italy, but claimed third spot after drubbing Portugal on Saturday.
German officials wanted Klinsmann to stay on in charge of the nation, but he has informed the German Football Federation (DFB) he wants to step aside.
"I regret his decision, but we have to accept it," DFB co-president Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder told the BBC.
A press conference is to be held in Frankfurt on Wednesday morning where Klinsmann's Germany exit is expected to be confirmed.
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