Blues dismiss Hiddink link
04 Oct 2007 - 17:04:05
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- Blues dismiss Hiddink link
Chelsea have moved quickly to dismiss rumours linking them with an attempt to install current Russia head coach Guus Hiddink as their new manager.
The Dutchman is known to be favourite of Blues owner AS Roman Abramovich, but the Russian billionaire insists that no move has been made to lure Hiddink to Stamford Bridge, with Avram Grant currently holding the top job.
A Chelsea statement read: "Information that Mr Abramovich is preparing to, or already has, offered Gus Hiddink a management post at Chelsea is untrue.
"On the contrary, Mr Abramovich is very pleased the Russian Football Union has offered to renew Mr Hiddink's contract until 2010.
"Thanks to Mr Hiddink the Russian national team has become more exciting and solid, giving hope for achieving serious success on both the European and international levels."
The Blues had earlier confirmed that they are seeking to strengthen their backroom staff to help Grant, with Ajax boss Henk ten Cate strongly linked with a move to England.