Ange Postecoglou 'lined up for shock new job' just weeks after being sacked by Tottenham despite Europa League glory
Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglu might not have to wait long for his next job with Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC weighing up an approach to the Australian.
Postecoglu was sacked shortly after Spurs won the Europea League thanks to victory over Man United in the final.
Despite the trophy success, the former Celtic boss moved on in light of Spurs' poor league campaign which saw them finish 17th.
Tottenham moved for Brentford manager Thomas Frank once they decided to look for alternatives to Postecoglu.
Now, the Australian is in the frame to replace current LAFC boss Steve Cherundolo, according to the BBC.
A former player at Bundesliga outfit Hannover, Cherundolo is set to leave California once the current MLS campaign concludes.
American manager Steve Cherundolo will leave his role with LAFC at the end of the season
The regular season comes to an end in October.
As things stand, LAFC are sitting in the playoff spots and would consider hiring Postecoglu once any potential postseason run comes to an end.
The American club recently took part in the Club World Cup, drawing with Flamengo but losing to Chelsea and ES Tunis in the group stage.
This isn't the first job where Postecoglu's name has come up since he left North London.
According to reports, the Australian has also been linked with Saudi Pro League sid Al-Ahli.
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