By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Niko Kovac eyes return to coaching in the summer

Niko Kovac says he feels ready to return to coaching at the end of this season.
Niko Kovac.
Niko Kovac.Photo: Sven Mandel / CC-BY-SA-4.0
Niko Kovac feels ready to pursue a new challenge in the summer after taking some time off following his dismissal as Bayern München coach in November.

"I can feel the excitement again. I expect to do something again this summer. I'm preparing myself for that," Kovac said in an interview with Servus TV.

The 48-year-old is aware that he might not be able to find a club of a similar size to Bayern - but that's no problem to him.

"It doesn't get much bigger than Bayern. But that doesn't matter to me. If I can identify with a club, I will take the job. There are many good leagues – England, Spain and the Bundesliga as well."

England seems like the most probable destination for Kovac, according to Sport Bild, who claims that he had offers from Premier League clubs shortly after leaving Bayern.

The 48-year-old has been linked with Hertha BSC, but is considered unlikely to take on a new task in Germany, as per the German media outlet.
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