Source: Daily_Mail
Guus Hiddink opens door for Chelsea return
ShareGuus Hiddink has given the clearest indication yet that he is ready to answer Roman Abramovich's call and return as Chelsea manager. [LNB]Last week, the Dutchman fuelled speculation that he would become Carlo Ancelotti's successor by refusingto commit his future to the Turkey national side, as well as revealing his desire to return to club management. [LNB]And his apparent resolve to become Chelsea's next manager seemed to strengthen after hinting he is even open to combining managing the Blues with his current job as Turkey boss. [LNB] Old friends: Guus Hiddink made a superb impression during his brief spell at Chelsea in 2009[LNB]Hiddink - who has kept in regular contact with Abramovich since his departure as caretaker manager in 2009 - told a Turkish newspaper: 'There is no official offer yet, but I can't guarantee anything.[LNB] 'I haven't told the chairman (Mahmut Ozgener) what my thoughts are yet. But he is an intelligent man - I'm sure he follows the world's media.'[LNB] Hiddink's current deal with Turkey expires after Euro 2012 - but he added: 'I never told anybody I was going to continue working here.[LNB] Day job: Hiddink is currently the manager of Turkey, who are struggling in Euro 2012 qualifying[LNB] 'The team is focused on me, I would affect the team negatively if I answered the speculation.[LNB] 'I feel so energetic, so a club role is more preferable. That's what I like, working everyday. I feel I need to do more. [LNB]'I've trained Australia and PSV at the same time, as well as Russia and Chelsea and I was very happy. We'llsee what happens with Turkey.'[LNB] The eyes have it: Carlo Ancelotti (right) was sacked after Chelsea failed to win a trophy this season[LNB] Hiddink is currently preparing for Turkey's crunch Euro 2012 qualifier against Belgium on Friday. Defeat would leave Turkey with an uphill struggle to qualify for next summer's tournament and would leave serious question marks over Hiddink's future.[LNB]That could clear the path for Abramovich to put together a suitable compensation package for the Turkish FA in his efforts to land Hiddink. [LNB]The Dutchman also insisted that Chelsea's billionaire owner is yet to make a formal approach for his services. [LNB] Malouda: Guus gets my vote as the man to transform rudderless ChelseaAuf wiedersehen, Chelsea! Mancienne set to complete ?3m move to HamburgZenit offer Chelsea cash plus Bruno Alves for out-of-favour AlexAll the latest Chelsea FC news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Carlo Ancelotti Places: Australia, Germany, Turkey, Belgium, Russia
