„Crystal Palace“ coach Frank de Boer revealed that in the past he had received offers to take over the reins of both the „Liverpool“ and „Barcelona“ teams, but both times he decided to turn down the opportunity to work at these clubs.
Frank de Boer had the opportunity to lead the „Liverpool“ team after the „Reds“ decided to part ways with Brendan Rodgers. However, the Dutchman admitted that at the time he was not ready to leave the „Ajax“ team.
„Liverpool“ contacted me and offered me the job of coach, but I refused because I didn't feel ready for it. At that time, I didn't think at all about it. I was happy working at the „Ajax“ club and didn't want to break my contract. Of course, I was happy that the „Liverpool“ team wanted me, but at that time I felt that I still had something to achieve at the „Ajax“ club,“ - said the „Crystal Palace“ coach before Saturday's match against „Liverpool“.
The 47-year-old coach also revealed that he was offered a contract by „Barcelona“.
„I received a message from one of Johan Cruyff's assistants, who invited me to take over the team at the „Barcelona“ club. However, I rejected this offer too. Just like in the previous situation, I was not ready for such a move,“ said F. De Boer.
Finally, in May 2016, F. de Boer left the „Ajax“ team, and a few months later he moved to Italy and became the coach of „Inter“. However, after a very unsuccessful start, the Dutchman was soon fired, and he worked in that team for only 85 days. Finally, this summer F. de Boer was offered a job at „Crystal Palace“ club, where he made his debut last weekend experiencing a devastating 0-3 loss at home against the „Huddersfield“ club.
