Eriksson out of City running
22 May 2007 - 07:54:47
Sven-Goran Eriksson has ruled himself out of the running to become the next manager of Manchester City.
The former England coach had been linked with the vacant hot-seat at the City of Manchester Stadium following Stuart Pearce's sacking earlier in the month.
However, the Swede, who has been out of work since last summer's disappointing World Cup campaign, is not interested in the City post.
When asked about speculation linking him with the Citizens, Eriksson told the BBC's Inside Sport programme: "No, I'm interested to have a good football team next season.
"There are other teams."
Eriksson though has suggested he is close to a return to club management but refused to confirm where his next job might be.
"I can't tell you that," he said. "Hopefully you will know it soon because if I'm going to take a job for next season it will happen in two or three weeks' time. Otherwise it is too late."
Meanwhile, the former Gothenburg, Benfica and Lazio coach has hit out at claims that he is greedy for continuing to draw a wage from the Football Association despite leaving his post as England boss ten months ago.
"I had a contract until 2008," he continued. "I was sacked.
"If I had been greedy I would have asked for money until 2008 - it would have been fair.
"I agreed to have six months fully paid and six months half paid. So I think I was good value for the FA."