Korean Football Federation President must pay compensation to Coach Klinsmann

" The Korea Football Association (KFA) is discussing carefully and talking with the lawyers of the parties involved. If the compensation amount is too large, I will consider using my own money to solve the problem. We have not talked about this issue yet, the KFA will discuss and negotiate to solve the problem, " said KFA President Chung Mong-gyu.

On the afternoon of February 16, the Korean Football Association decided to fire coach Jurgen Klinsmann. The Korean team played disappointingly at the 2023 Asian Cup. The team's playing style lacked cohesion and did not show the strength expected. The achievement of reaching the semi-finals of the 2023 Asian Cup of the Korean team came more from luck than the class of the Korean stars.

Coach Jurgen Klinsmann leaves the Korean national team.

KFA announced: " Coach Klinsmann failed to meet our expectations in match management, player management and work attitude. He could not help the Korean team improve its level and competitiveness ."

According to initial information, the Korean Football Federation will have to pay up to 10 billion won (equivalent to 183 billion VND) in compensation when deciding to fire coach Jurgen Klinsmann. This compensation includes salary for more than 2 years remaining in coach Klinsmann's contract and penalties according to other terms.

Previously, the country's press said that the amount of compensation that KFA would have to pay if it parted ways with Mr. Klinsmann would only be over 5 billion won (over 100 billion VND). The compensation amount would be around 4%-10% of KFA's operating expenses in fiscal year 2024.

According to Money Today , the KFA leadership and the majority of fans are "unsatisfied" with coach Jurgen Klinsmann's attitude. When the Korean team concedes a goal or loses, the German coach often does not show appropriate emotions. Mr. Klinsmann smiles and remains calm, blaming the players or saying that Korea still has a good performance.

Mr. Klinsmann took the job in Korea in March 2023, replacing his predecessor Paulo Bento. The former player did not help the Korean team improve much in terms of skills. The victories of Son Heung-min and his teammates mainly came from matches against weaker opponents.

Mai Phuong

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