GUUS HIDDINK is ready to quit Turkey for the Chelsea job.
The Dutchman, 64, has had enough of international coaching and wants to return to club management.
In a clear message to Blues owner Roman Abramovich, Hiddink made it plain he is eager to go back to Stamford Bridge and replace axed Carlo Ancelotti as boss.
He said: "I never told anybody that I was going to continue working with Turkey.
"I feel energetic and I like working every day.
"I feel I need to do more, so a club role is more preferable than coaching a national team.
"I haven't told the president of the Turkish FA. But he is an intelligent man and I'm sure he follows the world's media. There is no official offer yet, so I cannot guarantee anything."
Hiddink expects to open formal negotiations with Abramovich next week, following Turkey's European Championship qualifier in Belgium tomorrow.
He still has 12 months of his Turkish contract to run and is relying on Chelsea to negotiate a �4million compensation package.
Hiddink spent three months in charge following Phil Scolari's sacking and led the club to glory in the 2009 FA Cup final against Everton.
He still refers to Abramovich as 'boss' and remains in regular contact with the Russian billionaire.
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