Hiddink fate still a mystery

GUUS HIDDINK’S agent yesterday insisted the Dutchman would not quit as Turkey manager to take over at Chelsea, despite the resignation of the man who appointed him.

But Cees van Nieuwenhuizen admitted he was unable to say for certain whether Hiddink would snub the Blues if they reached an agreement with the Turkish Football Federation to release him from his contract.

On Tuesday TFF president Mahmut Ozgener announced he would not stand for another term in office, a decision which fuelled speculation over Hiddink’s position. Ozgener has been a staunch ally of the 64-year-old but his impending departure will diminish any say he has if Chelsea decide to test the TFF’s resolve to keep Hiddink.