Hiddink ends Chelsea talk
24 Apr 2008 - 07:57:43
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- Hiddink ends Chelsea talk
Guus Hiddink has moved to end speculation linking him with Chelsea after categorically denying fresh reports that he has been lined up to replace Avram Grant in the managerial hot-seat.
The experienced Dutchman and current Russia coach has long been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge due to his links with Chelsea owner AS Roman Abramovich.
Fresh reports had claimed Hiddink would step down from Russia after this summer's Euro 2008 finals and be installed at Chelsea, with current coach Grant returning to a director of football role.
However Hiddink, who has enjoyed World Cup success with Australia, the Holland and Korea Republic as well as having spells in charge of PSV Eindhoven, Real Madrid, Valencia and Sevilla, has now rubbished those claims.
He told Dutch media: "It is total nonsense. I cannot help that my name is continually linked with Chelsea.
"Perhaps it is because their owner asked me about Russia.
"Possibly it is because of the links between my old club PSV and Chelsea."