16:56, 04 December 2009 | GMT +5
Russia coach Hiddink to take Turkey job - newspaper
MOSCOW. December 4. KAZINFORM. Russia coach Guus Hiddink will sign a deal early next year to take over Turkey's national team, the Turkish daily Hurriyet said on Friday; Kazinform refers to RIA Novosti

The Dutchman's contract with the Russian Football Union expires in July 2010, but his team failed to reach next summer's World Cup and there is a clause allowing him to leave early.
The Russian soccer authorities expect a decision from the trainer by the end of the year. He has been offered a new deal to lead the side to the 2012 European Championships, and fans have started an online petition to convince him to stay.
Turkey have been looking for a new coach since Fatih Terim resigned after they also missed out on South Africa 2010; Kazinform cites RIA Novosti. See www.en.rian.ru for full version.