Former Tottenham man Jurgen Klinsmann has announced that he is stepping down as manager of Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin due to a 'lack of backing' from the club's board.
The German joined the club in November and has taken charge of 10 games, winning three, drawing three and losing the remaining four.
Hertha are currently in 14th place in the league six points clear of the relegation play-off position.
The ex-forward made the announcement via his Facebook page, where he outlined his reasons for making the decision and thanked the fans for their support.
"In this way, I would like to say a big thank you to all players, fans, spectators, coaches and employees of Hertha BSC for the support, the many encounters and the exchange in the past ten weeks. This time was extremely exciting for me and brought many interesting new insights. The club and the city have grown dearer to my heart," he wrote.
"At the end of November, we met the wishes of the club management with a highly competent team and helped them in a difficult time. We were on a very good path in the relatively short time, and thanks to the support of many people, we are now six points away from the relegation place despite mostly difficult games. I am firmly convinced that Hertha will achieve the goal - remaining in the class.
"As head coach, however, I also need the trust of the people involved for this task, which has not yet been completed. Unity, cohesion and focus on the essential are the most important elements, especially in the relegation battle. If they are not guaranteed, I cannot exploit my potential as a trainer and therefore cannot live up to my responsibility.
"Therefore, after much deliberation, I came to the conclusion that I would be made head coach of Hertha and that I would withdraw from my original long-term role as a member of the supervisory board.
"The fans, the players and the employees have grown dear to my heart during this time and I will therefore continue to thrill with Hertha. I am still looking forward to many encounters in the city or in the stadium."
Klinsmann's last game in charge saw Hertha fall to a 3-1 defeat to Mainz 05, thanks to two late goals.
The 55-year-old played 58 times for Tottenham, scoring 31 times during two spells during 1994 and 1995 and in 1998.
