Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says has not retired., but is instead taking a sabbatical until the summer.
Van Gaaal insisted that he is instead taking a sabbatical until the summer.
He said tat if he receives a good offer he may go back to coaching.
The 65-year-old has been out of work since leaving Old Trafford in May.
On Monday, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf said Van Gaal had ended his coaching career.
This was related with the sudden death of his son-in-law influencing his decision.
But he told Spanish radio station Cadena Ser that although retiring was a possibility, it is not “definitive”.
The Dutchman also revealed he had turned down the opportunity to coach struggling Spanish club Valencia last month.
“Whether I continue or not will also depend on the offers I get,” he added.
“I’ve coached many clubs and I think it’s very difficult to improve on that level of clubs.
“It’s not true that I’ve retired, not at this moment, but I’ll decide at the end of my sabbatical, next June or July.”