Desailly disappointed with Ghana FA over coaching search

Published on: 06 December 2010

Former France captain Marcel Desailly is disappointed with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over how his quest for the vacant Black Stars coaching post has been handled.

The former AC Milan and Chelsea defender has reportedly received another offer from a European country and is considering his options.

The 42-year-old was named in the GFA Search Committee’s five man short list for the vacant coaching position last week.

But the Ghanaian born Frenchman is not happy about the manner in which the announcement was made by the Ghana Football Association.

“I’m a bit disappointed about the way things have been moving on where I have not been updated enough directly”, he said.

The two time European Champions league winner added “It’s the media who have really informed me about movement and what has been going on.

“It’s been three months now since I positioned myself for the Black Star coach position and I have not heard anything, nothing official only newspapers.”

Desailly has been criticized by sections of the media for his lack of managerial experience ever since he announced his intention to apply for the position.

Grapevine sources say government is in favour of his appointment while the Football Association is thought to be keen on appointing a more experienced coach for the job.

Desailly twice turned down the opportunity to coach the national team when it was offered to him by the FA in the past.

The 1998 World Cup winner did not seem too interested when reminded that he has made the short list for the vacant coaching position.

“Then good but look it’s not the main thing. You will see things will happen on Monday and Tuesday. “There will be an announcement and it is something that will be very clear from my side.”

Desailly’s distinguished football career saw him win the 1998 Fifa World Cup with French national team and Euro 2000.

He also played with several major European clubs, winning several titles.

Source: Citifmonline.com

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