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Reds held Klinsmann talks

Reds held Klinsmann talks


Reds held Klinsmann talks

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks confirmed that he did hold talks with Jurgen Klinsmann in November about taking over as manager.

Mixed performances and a row with the owners put Benitez's position in jeapordy.

"We attempted to negotiate an option as an insurance policy... if Rafa left for Real Madrid or other clubs rumoured, " Hicks told the Liverpool Echo.

He added: "Or in case our communication spiralled out of control."

This news will come as a blow to Benitez who has consistently confirmed his commitment to the club, and it does not help in reducing the tension between manager and owners.

Klinsmann has however since confirmed that he will take over the helm at Bayen Munich at the end of the season.

The American owners and Benitez had talks after the Premier League loss to Manchester United on 16 December and Hicks now insists the Liverpool manager has their full support.

"After George and I had our long and productive meeting with Rafa following the Manchester United match, we put all of our issues behind us and received Rafa's commitment that he wanted to stay with Liverpool," said Hicks.

"We never reached agreement on an option with Jurgen, and we are both pleased for him that he has a great opportunity to return to Germany and coach a great club team.

"Rafa has both of our support, and our communication has greatly improved."

However with this latest revelation and Liverpool continued inconsistency in the Premier league, Benetiz's future at the club is nothing but certain.