Jurgen Klinsmann has has stepped down as head coach of Bundesliga strugglers Hertha Berlin after 76 days in charge.
The 55-year-old, who has managed Germany and United States, cited a lack of trust as the reason for his decision and will return to an advisory role on the board.
Klinsmann took over from Ante Covic in November and won three of his 10 games in charge, guiding Hertha six points clear of the relegation zone.
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The former Tottenham striker, whose final game was a 3-1 defeat to Mainz at the weekend, said in a statement: "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.
Jürgen Klinsmann has stepped down from his role as head coach of Hertha BSC with immediate effect. #hahohe pic.twitter.com/ER26OtrNMz
— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) February 11, 2020
"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.
"That's why after a long thought, I came to put my position as head coach of Hertha and retreat myself back to my original long-term task as a supervisory board member."
