Former Chelsea boss Hiddink denies he's quitting Russia to lead Turkey

07 December 2009 11:15
Taking his time: Hiddink[LNB]Guus Hiddink insists he has made no decision on his future, denying reports that he has signed a contract to be the next Turkey manager. [LNB]The 63-year-old has been linked with a return to Chelsea as technical director, among other jobs, but revealed he had snubbed all approaches. [LNB]Hiddink's future as Russia coach is in doubt after failing to take them to next summer's World Cup finals. [LNB]The Dutchman has no obligation to see out the rest of his current contract, which runs till July, but he has not ruled out signing a two-year extension to lead Russia through to Euro 2012. [LNB]Hiddink has been keeping a low profile since the World Cup play-off defeat by Slovenia, but broke cover to deny reports he had spoken to Turkey, Chelsea, Manchester City, Juventus, Bayern Munich, PSV Eindhoven, or anyone else. [LNB]'At the moment I try not to pay attention to any rumours,' he told Russian newspaper Sport Express. [LNB]'But I have to comment on the information about my alleged signing the contract with the Turkish national team because it concerns my dignity and reputation. [LNB]'Before I can negotiate with anyone I am to contact the Russia Football Union, so I assure you there is nothing true in this information.[LNB] [LNB]  'My relations with the employers have always rested on straightforwardness and frankness. And I can confirm that I have neither sealed any contracts nor even negotiated to any club or federation. Many want these talks to start, but I declined all offers.' [LNB]Hiddink says he expects to fulfil his current contract and is unlikely to make a decision on his future until the Russian FA elects a new president on February 3. [LNB]The former Australia boss is most likely to stay if Sergey Kapkov succeeds Vitaly Mutko in the post. Kapkov heads the Roman Abramovich-sponsored National Academy of Football, which pays Hiddink's salary. [LNB]The Chelsea owner and Kapkov visited Hiddink in the dressing room following Russia's defeat in Maribor last month, and the former interim Stamford Bridge boss declined Abramovich's offer to fly him back to London that very evening. [LNB] Dream over: Slovenia's Nejc Pecnik (right) helped end Russia's World Cup hopes[LNB]Hiddink is struggling to get over the disappointment of missing next summer's finals, admitting he could not watch the draw on Friday and has not even been to a match in the last two-and-a-half weeks. [LNB]'I could not believe that we are not going to South Africa and I do not fully realise it now,' he said. 'These events are one of the worst in my sports life. I can compare them with two things. [LNB]'The first one is the World Cup 98 semi-final - Holland v Brazil - where we lost in a penalty shoot-out. [LNB]'The second is the recent Champions League semis, Chelsea v Barcelona, where we conceded the fatal goal at the last minutes.'  [LNB] Manchester City 2 Chelsea 1: Watch out, Carlo Ancelotti, he's behind you!Jamie Redknapp's weekend watch: Chelsea's petulant side resurfacesMan City 2 Chelsea 1: Rich pickings as United old boy Tevez jolts BluesGraham Poll: I'm sorry, Chelsea, but you have yourselves to blameAncelotti loses his cool as he points finger at ref Howard for two mistakesFabio Capello: I don't want Manchester United and Chelsea to reach Champions League final CHELSEA FC

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