Dutch Hiddink to coach Turkish national team

Dutch Guus Hiddink became the new coach for the Turkish national soccer team on Monday, according to local private NTV television.

Hiddink arrived in Istanbul on Monday to sign the official agreement with the Turkish Football Federation.

Having previously coached Turkey's Fenerbahce team to negative reviews 20 years ago, Hiddink said what happened with Fenerbahce was not too good, "But much has changed with time. I have a lot more experience in my profession. I have many lessons from my past."

Saying he was happy to be back after 20 years, Hiddink added that the future of Turkish football was promising and "we will have a lot of momentum by the start of practice in September."

Turkish Football Federation President Mahmut Ozgener told reporters that they had wanted a new coach who would bring international success to the Turkish team, adding: "we believe in him. We have completed our restructuring period and now Turkish football is starting a new era."

Source: Xinhua