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World Cup 2010: Report - Guus Hiddink Named New Ivory
Coast Coach
The Dutch gaffer has reportedly agreed terms
with the Ivorian FA.
By Stefan Coerts
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Guus Hiddink Photo goal.com
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Experienced coach Guus Hiddink has agreed terms with the
Ivorian Football Association to coach Les Elephants during the World Cup,
according to a report from Dutch national broadcaster NOS. The report
claims that Hiddink has signed a two-month contract with Ivory Coast,
starting on May 15, 2010 and running until July 15.
However, the contract will be rescinded if Hiddink fails to prove within
the next 10 days that his contract with the Russian FA has been terminated.
The former Chelsea gaffer's contract with Russia was due to expire on
June 30, 2010, but both sides have been negotiating about an early termination
in the past couple of days.
Ivory Coast are in the market for a new head coach following the departure
of Vahid Halilhodzic earlier this month. The Africans were also being
linked with Philippe Troussier and Sven Goran Eriksson, but Hiddink always
was their primary option.
Hiddink previously coached Holland (1998), South Korea (2002) and Australia
(2006) at World Cup finals tournaments. The Dutch coach will start as
Turkey coach after this summer's finals in South Africa.
Goal.com,
Mar 10, 2010
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