Klinsmann 'honoured' to be named South Korea coach

The 58-year-old will arrive in Seoul next week and be in charge for a friendly against Colombia on March 24, the KFA said, adding he had a contract until 2026. The former Germany, Bayern Munich and United States coach succeeds Paulo Bento, who took the Koreans to the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar, where they were beaten 4-1 by Brazil. "I am very happy and honoured to be the head coach of South Korea's national football team," Klinsmann said.

"I am well aware that the Korean national team has been constantly improving and producing results over a long period of time," he said. He added that he was "honoured to be following in the footsteps" of former South Korea coaches, including Guus Hiddink and Bento. "We will do our best to achieve successful results in the upcoming Asian Cup and 2026 World Cup," Klinsmann said.