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Bilic snubs Premier League return as Croatia boss takes up Lokomotiv Moscow post
By Sportsmail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 11:01 GMT, 14 May 2012 | UPDATED: 11:07 GMT, 14 May 2012
Slaven Bilic has snubbed the chance to return to England after accepting the managerial post at Lokomotiv Moscow.
The former West Ham and Everton defender had been linked with a move back to the Barclays Premier League after announcing his decision to relinquish his Croatia managerial duties after this summer's championship.
But the Russian club reveled on Monday that Bilic will take charge of Lokomotiv Moscow following the Euros.
'I'm very glad we were able to sign a contract with such a top coach,' Lokomotiv president Olga Smorodskaya told the club's website.
'Bilic is one of the best coaches in Europe, and we had to beat many clubs, including those from the English Premier League, in order to sign him.'
The 43-year-old Croat, who had signed a three-year deal with the Russian giants, replaces Portuguese coach Jose Couceiro, whose contract was not renewed following a disappointing season.
Lokomotiv, who lost to city rivals Spartak 2-0 in the season's finale on Sunday, finished seventh and missed a spot in the Europa League next season.
Bilic snubs Premier League return as Croatia boss takes up Lokomotiv Moscow post
By Sportsmail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 11:01 GMT, 14 May 2012 | UPDATED: 11:07 GMT, 14 May 2012
Slaven Bilic has snubbed the chance to return to England after accepting the managerial post at Lokomotiv Moscow.
The former West Ham and Everton defender had been linked with a move back to the Barclays Premier League after announcing his decision to relinquish his Croatia managerial duties after this summer's championship.
But the Russian club reveled on Monday that Bilic will take charge of Lokomotiv Moscow following the Euros.
'I'm very glad we were able to sign a contract with such a top coach,' Lokomotiv president Olga Smorodskaya told the club's website.
'Bilic is one of the best coaches in Europe, and we had to beat many clubs, including those from the English Premier League, in order to sign him.'
The 43-year-old Croat, who had signed a three-year deal with the Russian giants, replaces Portuguese coach Jose Couceiro, whose contract was not renewed following a disappointing season.
Lokomotiv, who lost to city rivals Spartak 2-0 in the season's finale on Sunday, finished seventh and missed a spot in the Europa League next season.
