Verbeek departs as Adelaide United coach

Dutchman Gertjan Verbeek has departed as coach of A-League club Adelaide United.

Verbeek, who returned to the Netherlands amid the league's suspension of competition, says he and the Reds "mutually agreed" to split less than a year into his two-season contract.

Dutchman Gertjan Verbeek won't be returning to Adelaide United.Credit:Getty

"Given a number of reasons, such as the global health problems, future of the league, difficult financial situation of the club ... my future as head coach at Adelaide United was insecure," Verbeek said in a statement on Wednesday.

AAP