Jol Happy At Hamburg

14 April 2009 09:09
Hamburg manager Martin Jol has been riled by reports linking him with the top jobs at Manchester City and Bayern Munich.[LNB]The former Tottenham boss has impressed since taking over at the Nordbank Arena in 2008 and the club are jostling for this season's Bundesliga title.[LNB]Hamburg are also well placed in the Uefa Cup after defeating City 3-1 in Germany in the first leg of their quarter-final tie, which sparked speculation Jol could be set to replace current Eastland chief Mark Hughes in the summer.[LNB]Bayern have also been rumoured to be taking an interest, with reports that boss Jurgen Klinsmann is set for the axe at the end of the season.[LNB]But Jol insists he is happy with Hamburg, telling Bild: "These things are really getting on my nerves, I do not think about it. [LNB]"My aim is to see the Hamburg supporters happy at the end of the season. We are a really big club with great fans and an environment of only a few clubs in Europe. [LNB]"I am very happy to be here and enjoy the fantastic circumstances.[LNB]"Hamburg is a club with a big tradition. Even in England there are only four clubs like that."[LNB]Jol, whose current deal is set to expire in June 2010, added: "I could really imagine working on here beyond the end of my contract, thus far we have not been talking about an extension. [LNB]"I read the club wants to make the next step. I am curious to find out what this next step will look like."[LNB]

Source: Eurosport