Brazil legend Zico has admitted he is "very
interested" in succeeding Kevin Keegan as Newcastle manager at St
James' Park.
Zico, who has previous managerial experience with Kashima
Antlers, Japan and Fenerbahce, has been out of work since leaving
the Turkish club in June after failing to agree a new
contract.
In his final season in charge of Fenerbahce he led them to the
quarter-finals of the Champions League - a performance which later
saw his name linked to coaching vacancies at Chelsea and Manchester
City.
Now he has issued a 'come-and-get-me' plea to Newcastle owner
Mike Ashley, and has attempted to boost his credentials by
revealing he would have no problem working under executive director
(football) Dennis Wise.
Following his departure last week, Keegan claimed it was the
signing of players without his consent that forced him to quit St
James' Park.
But Zico is adamant there would be no such acrimony were he in
charge.
"The Newcastle job is one that I would be very interested in
taking. It would be a privilege and an honour," he told the Daily
Mail.
"I've always wanted to experience the Premier League as I
believe I could enjoy much success coaching in England.
"I am used to working alongside technical directors so this
isn't an issue for me. It's normal for me to work in those
conditions."