Paolo Di Canio wants to manage in England and hopes to announce news on a move in the near future.
Hammers believes England return could be on the cards
Former West Ham forward Paolo Di Canio wants to manage in England and hopes to announce news on a move in the near future.
The 42-year-old has a coaching license and has been linked with a return to Upton Park following Avram Grant's exit in the wake of their relegation to The Championship.
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has already ruled Di Canio out of the running to replace Grant in West London due to his lack of experience.
However, Di Canio, who also played for the likes of Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton Athletic, wants an England return due to the passion for the game in the country.
Di Canio is not expecting a Premier League job immediately, stating he would be happy working his way up the league ladder if needs be.
Future
"I believe my future will be in England," he told
Sport Mediaset. "In the next few days something will happen, perhaps in an inferior division.
"English football is loyal, full of pride and I believe I'm close to returning to England.
"It is the country that I most love from a football standpoint."
West Ham's relegation was confirmed following a 3-2 defeat to Wigan on Sunday and he has acknowledged the club still has a place in his heart.
"I am very saddened by West Ham's relegation," he continued. "This team has always been in my heart.
"They have unique supporters. I would give everything for West Ham. I even have a Hammers tattoo."
