Cologne, Sep 2 (DPA) German Football Federation president Theo Zwanziger Wednesday quashed speculation that former coach Juergen Klinsmann would return to the national team.

German media had earlier reported that it was possible that Klinsmann, who coached the hosts to third place at the 2006 World Cup with present coach Joachim Loew as his assistant, could become an advisor for Loew at the finals in South Africa in 2010.

Zwanziger, however, told the online edition of TZ newspaper that he valued Klinsmann and his opinion, but 'the national coach does not need an advisor'.

'Klinsmann has shown us what he can do and how he can form a team and motivate people. He made a huge contribution to German football.