Lippi refutes Blues talk
23 Mar 2007 - 12:46:58
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- Lippi refutes Blues talk
World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi has ruled out the possibility of becoming the new Chelsea manager in the summer.
Current Blues boss Jose Mourinho is widely expected to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of this season, with Real Madrid reported to be his likely destination.
That has led to speculation linking Lippi with the Chelsea job, alongside former Blues boss and fellow Italian Gianluca Vialli.
Lippi has refuted the suggestion though, saying: "These are just rumours and I hear many of those.
"The truth is that I haven't received any offers from Italian clubs, but only from foreign outfits, although Chelsea are not one of those.
"I am enjoying my time, I don't miss working and I might not start a new job this year.
"The main issue is the language, perhaps it would be better to avoid foreign outfits."