Beijing, Dec 04: Dutch coach Guus Hiddink, who took South Korea to the World Cup football semifinal last year, is seeking a job with China's national side, state media reported yesterday.
In a talk show on a Dutch entertainment cable network, the 57-year-old coach at PSV Eindhoven surprisingly announced that he hopes to work as a "part-time coach" for the Chinese squad in preparation for 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Hiddink said he was in consultation with Chinese coach Arie Haan about a position, suggesting the move is very likely.
It is not yet clear what role exactly Hiddink would play, Xinhua news agency reported.
He also suggested that his switch to China would help Eindhoven expand its business influence in China, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.


Bureau Report