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Former Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has confirmed that it was a "difficult decision" not to join Premier League rivals Manchester City.
Hiddink led the Blues to FA Cup glory in 2009 before he was named as the new boss of Turkey after his contract expires as Russia coach in June 2010.
City opted to appoint former Italy coach Roberto Mancini following the exit of Mark Hughes in December 2009.
Hiddink has also managed South Korea, Australia and the Netherlands.
"It was a difficult decision because I had the experience of more clubs and I had the experience of course last year with Chelsea, which I enjoyed very much so it was a problem to make a decision."
The Dutchman was named Chelsea manager in February 2009 until the end of the 2008/09 season - whilst he continued his managerial duties with Russia - after the sacking of Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari.
After knocking Liverpool out of the Champions League that year he went on to take Chelsea to the semi-finals of the competition - losing out to eventual winners Barcelona in the 93rd minute after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
In his last game as temporary coach, he won the 2009 FA Cup by beating Everton 2-1 at Wembley.
Fans and players alike hoped that he would continue his tenure beyond the end of the season but Hiddink insisted that he would return to his permanent role with the Russia national side and two days after his Wembley triumph he was replaced by current Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Hiddink still has a keen affinity for his former employers, who currently lie in top spot in the Premier League.
"Yes, I think Chelsea will win the title after this weekend with Manchester United dropping points. It shows how much confidence there is in this team," added Hiddink.
Asked whether he would have considered a similar job share with Manchester City and Russia, he continued: "It's impossible. What I did with Chelsea was possible because it was from February until the end of the season and there was no programme schedule for the national team.
"If you are in such a club like Manchester City or Chelsea then you are there for seven days a week."
Hiddink is playing a key role in Turkey's bid to host the 2016 European Championships and will join up with his new squad after his contract expires with Russia on 30 June 2010.
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Former Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has confirmed that it was a "difficult decision" not to join Premier League rivals Manchester City.
Hiddink led the Blues to FA Cup glory in 2009 before he was named as the new boss of Turkey after his contract expires as Russia coach in June 2010.
City opted to appoint former Italy coach Roberto Mancini following the exit of Mark Hughes in December 2009.
Hiddink has also managed South Korea, Australia and the Netherlands.
"I also got interest off a country that was Turkey and one or two others. But that's what I had to make the judgement.
"It was a difficult decision because I had the experience of more clubs and I had the experience of course last year with Chelsea, which I enjoyed very much so it was a problem to make a decision."
The Dutchman was named Chelsea manager in February 2009 until the end of the 2008/09 season - whilst he continued his managerial duties with Russia - after the sacking of Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari.
After knocking Liverpool out of the Champions League that year he went on to take Chelsea to the semi-finals of the competition - losing out to eventual winners Barcelona in the 93rd minute after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
In his last game as temporary coach, he won the 2009 FA Cup by beating Everton 2-1 at Wembley.
Fans and players alike hoped that he would continue his tenure beyond the end of the season but Hiddink insisted that he would return to his permanent role with the Russia national side and two days after his Wembley triumph he was replaced by current Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti.
Hiddink still has a keen affinity for his former employers, who currently lie in top spot in the Premier League.
"Yes, I think Chelsea will win the title after this weekend with Manchester United dropping points. It shows how much confidence there is in this team," added Hiddink.
Asked whether he would have considered a similar job share with Manchester City and Russia, he continued: "It's impossible. What I did with Chelsea was possible because it was from February until the end of the season and there was no programme schedule for the national team.
"If you are in such a club like Manchester City or Chelsea then you are there for seven days a week."
Hiddink is playing a key role in Turkey's bid to host the 2016 European Championships and will join up with his new squad after his contract expires with Russia on 30 June 2010.
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