Hiddink set to become Turkey coach-Press

(GSM) – Guus Hiddink’s future will finally be decided this week. The Russia national coach will soon hear about the future plans of Sergei Fursenko, the new president of the Russian Football Union.

Reports suggest that Fursenko is unwilling to continue paying Hiddink wages in excess of $5 million a year. Turkish media report that the Dutchman is set to take over Turkey’s national team.

Several Turkish media report that Hiddink will succeed Fatih Terim at the the Turkish national team.

Istanbul-based Fanatik newspaper said that Turkey expects the 63-year-old Dutch trainer to sign a contract this Friday so that he could attend the Euro-2012 qualifying draw on February 7 in Warsaw.

Turkey’s National Football Federation neither denied nor confirmed this report or any other media speculations.