Lothar Matthaus calls off Racing talks

Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus has revealed he has called off talks with Argentinian side Racing Club over becoming their new coach.

Racing announced at a press conference at the weekend that the 1990 World Cup winner was taking over as coach of the team, who are struggling in the Apertura.

But the 48-year-old, who left his last job in charge of Israeli side Maccabi Netanya in April, claimed he has called off the negotiations.

A statement on his official website read: “Contrary to different press reports Lothar Matthaus has not travelled to Argentina and has called off the discussions with the Argentinian top-flight team Racing Club in Buenos Aires for different reasons. A further statement will follow in the coming days.”

Matthaus, who won 150 caps for Germany, has previously coached Rapid Vienna, Partizan Belgrade, the Hungarian national team, Brazilian side Atletico Paranaense and Salzburg.