Hiddink named new Turkey manager
Guus Hiddink will be the next Turkey manager when his contract with Russia expires on 30 June
The Dutchman announced he was stepping from the Russian hotseat, last week after his side failed to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa
The 63-year old experienced campaigner has agreed a two year deal with Turkey with an option to extend the contract for one more year
Hiddink will take charge of the Turkish team from August 1
Hiddink has previously managed Real Madrid and Chelsea, as well as South Korea, the Netherlands and Australia.
“The Turkish Football Federation chairman and vice chairman met Mr Hiddink in Amsterdam (Tuesday) and agreed on a deal of four years, of which two years will be optional,” read a federation statement.
In his column in Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf on Saturday: “After a very comfortable conversation with the new chairman of the Russian association we decided to break up on 30 June.
“We made the decision right now so the Russian association has enough time to find my successor.”
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