Former Sevilla manager Manolo Jimenez admits he would love to manage Celtic in the future.
Spanish tactician eyes manager's job at Parkhead
Former Sevilla manager Manolo Jimenez admits he would love to manage Celtic in the future.
The 46-year-old was sacked by the Spanish club in March after three years in the job, having led them to fifth and third in La Liga in the last two seasons.
He took Sevilla to the last 16 of the UEFA Champions league last season and they achieved the same feat again this term, beating Rangers twice in the group stage.
The former Spain left-back says he has many personal links with the Hoops, and that he would relish the chance to manage them.
He told the
Scottish Sun: "I'd love to coach Celtic because they are the Real Madrid or Barcelona of Scotland with the biggest support.
"I was manager of the Sevilla B team when Celtic fans invaded Seville for the Uefa Cup final against Porto. Seville welcomed the Celtic fans and they will always be remembered.
"Jock Wallace was my manager at Sevilla when I played there alongside Ted McMinn. And, of course, I was manager of Sevilla when we beat Rangers in the Champions League.
"I've also been learning English for the last three months - an hour a day - and my teacher is actually a Scottish man called Ally.
"It's funny how I've a few Scottish connections. Maybe God is telling me I will be the next Celtic manager, which is something I would love."
Jimenez also admitted that he had attended an Old Firm game in the past, and that he was impressed by the atmosphere.
He added: "I remember the game having an electrifying atmosphere, it was an amazing experience.
"I would love to have that kind of experience as coach of Celtic."
