Guus Hiddink dismisses http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 link but admits to being in contact with Roman Abramovich
Former Chelsea caretaker manager Guus Hiddink has dismissed rumours linking him with a return to the London club after a poor string of results. Current manager Andre Villas-Boas is under pressure and has had to face rumours suggesting that he could be on
his way out, especially with the availability of Hiddink.
However, Hiddink revealed he was not to keen on returning to managerial duties just yet, having just left his post as the manager of the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Turkey-c3026 national team. He did admit though that he was constantly in touch with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Hiddink said while speaking to reporters:
“The relationship (with Abramovich) was and has been and will be very good. When I go to London, I am always welcome at Cobham (Chelsea's training ground) and the stadium.
We don't speak every week but every now and then there is contact and I feel very welcome always.”
Abramovich and Hiddink are old friends, which was the main reason why Hiddink took over the as the manager after Luiz Felipe Scolari was sacked. At the time the Dutchman was also in charge of the Russian international team, but agreed to simultaneously manage
the Blues.
Hiddink did not deny the fact that he had continued his friendly relationship with Abramovich even after parting ways with the Russian billionaire. He admitted he occasionally spoke to the Chelsea owner and sometimes visited the club where he was received
with much affection.
He continued:
“I will take some time off and we will see what the future brings.”
The Dutchman refused to give a date to his retirement, claiming he would have to wait to decide when would be the right time. Hiddink said he was willing to wait and see what the future brought before he could make a decision.
Hiddink revealed:
“Whether it's nothing because I am 65 and can retire but I feel I have enough energy to go on and what the future brings we will see.”
He added:
“There is deep affection from my side and frequent contact with all kinds of people in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Russia-c2991 which I like very much."
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