Paulo Bento has confirmed he is leaving his role as head coach of South Korea.
This follows their exit from the 2022 World Cup, thanks to a 4-1 defeat to Brazil.
The 53-year-old, who took over in August 2018, said he had already made the decision to bow out after the tournament prior to travelling to Qatar.
Bento said: “We just have to think about the future and it will not be with the national team of South Korea.
“I have just announced to the players and to the president of the South Korean federation and this was a decision I had already taken since September that was set in stone.
“Today I have confirmed it and I have to thank them for everything they have done. They have given their very best and I have been very pleased and proud to have been their manager.”
Korea Republic remain winless in all seven of their World Cup games against South American sides (D2 L5) – only Scotland (8) have faced such nations more often without ever winning in the competition.
