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THE NFA WANTS TO SIGN HIDDINK ON EXTENSION

The National Football Academy is ready to extend Guus Hiddink's contract with the Russian national team.

Guus Hiddink

Photo: english.sport-express.ru

The Russian Football Union vice-president and the Head of National Football Academy Sergei Kapkov gave an exclusive interview to Sport Express concerning extension of the Dutch specialist's contract with the RFU.

"The National Football Academy is ready to sign an extension deal with Hiddink", said Kapkov to Sport Express.

"New contract will differ from the previous one, which ran for two years, since it concerns not only the Russian national team."

"It will involve ambitious projects on program of football development and enhancement of the national football."

"Guus Hiddink disproved the stereotype caused be negative attitude towards foreign specialists in Russia."

"People have confidence in Hiddink and we should make use of this fact now."

"In order to sign a new deal, we need to meet with Hiddink, but we are not aware of his plans yet."

"I can assure everybody that many pleasant surprises await us after the European tournament."

"The National Football Academy will send in an application for the RFU, as we want Guus Hiddink to get additional powers."

Sport Express Daily, 24 Jun 2008

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