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Guus Hiddink rejected the chance to coach Juventus despite
a mega-money offer, according to reports in Russia.
The tabloid Tvoi Dien claims sources close to the Dutch
coach revealed he declined Juve's offer of €3.5 million per season
wages because it was way off what he earns with Russia - around €7m
per year.
Hiddink was unprepared to lower his wage demands in order to take
on the role in Turin after Ferrara had come under heavy fire.
However, news in Russia contrasts directly with what Hiddink's
agent said on Wednesday. Cees van Nieuwenhuizen claimed there had
never been any firm talks or offers from the clubs interested in
the coach, namely Juventus and Liverpool.
"I have spoken to the representatives of four clubs and five
national teams," the agent told Sovetskiy Sport.
"It's regarding all the teams that have been mentioned in the
papers. From Liverpool to Juventus. In any case, like I have said
before, there have not been any talks to take this further," he
said, casting doubt as to whether a concrete offer existed.
Juve have always confirmed their faith in current coach Ciro
Ferrara when questioned.