Hiddink to coach Ivory Coast at World Cup

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Former Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink has agreed to coach Ivory Coast at this year's World Cup, according to Dutch national broadcaster NOS.
Last month, Hiddink confirmed he will step down as coach of Russia at the end of June after the failure of his side to qualify for this summer's finals in South Africa.
But NOS has now reported that the experienced Dutchman has agreed to lead Ivory Coast from 15th May - 15th July before taking over as Turkey coach.
However, the broadcaster says that before signing with Ivory Coast, Hiddink must confirm that his contract with Russia has ended.
Dutch daily De Telegraaf also quotes Hiddink's agent Cees van Nieuwenhuizen as saying that the negotiations with Russia are a barrier to the Ivory Coast deal.
The experienced tactician coached the Netherlands to the World Cup semi-finals in 1998, South Korea to the same stage four years later and led Australia at the World Cup in Germany four years ago.

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Guus Hiddink has rejected the chance to manage the Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup finals.
Hiddink was the African nation's top choice to lead them at the finals in South Africa following the sacking of Vahid Halilhodzic after a disappointing African Cup of Nations campaign.
The Dutchman is currently contracted to Russia but will move to take charge of Turkey when his deal expires.
Hiddink has snubbed overtures from Ivory Coast ace Didier Drogba to lead the Elephants in South Africa as he wants to concentrate on his new role with Turkey.
"Although I had a great conversation with the federal president and chief executive Jacques Anouma, I myself had already decided not to go," Hiddink told De Telegraaf.
"It was a decision taken to avoid unnecessary confusion.
"Though I must admit that with the Ivory Coast it has not been easy."
Hiddink said Turkey's tour of North America in May would take priority as it was necessary for him to assess the players before taking up the job in August