USA boss Bradley keen on job in Europe

10 August 2010 07:47
ob Bradley has confirmed he would be keen to coach in Europe after he was installed as the favourite to become Aston Villa's new manager.[LNB] Martin O'Neill stepped down as Villa boss on Monday amid reports the club's transfer policy was behind the Ulsterman's decision.[LNB]Villa owner Randy Lerner is now searching for a replacement and his fellow American, and current USA coach, Bradley has emerged as a leading contender.[LNB]Bradley is currently preparing for USA's friendly against Brazil this week, but revealed he is open to a new challenge with his current contract expiring at the end of this year.[LNB]"I have said over and over as well that I am always excited about new and different challenges," said Bradley. [LNB]"Certainly coaching in Europe at some point is something that I would love to do.[LNB]"At the same time, I also consider it a challenge when you finish one [World Cup] cycle and begin the process of working on another one. From the time one World Cup ends, you begin to go through the process of assessing where you are."[LNB]Bradley was also recently mooted as a contender for the Fulham job, but insists he did not talk to anyone at Villa's Premier League rivals.[LNB]He added: "People spoke to Fulham on my behalf. I did not actually speak to anyone at Fulham."[LNB]Talks have also taken place regarding an extension with the US national team and Bradley expects to hold further discussions after the Brazil friendly.[LNB]"I think some general starting points were laid out and I think it was agreed at that time that with this game coming up so quickly that it just made sense to use the starting points," he continued. [LNB]"Both sides, you know, could think a little bit about what was laid on the table and then we could pick up following the game."

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