FABIO Capello has confirmed he wants to open talks about becoming the new boss of Russia.The Italian had often said the England job would be his last before quitting over John Terry being stripped of the captaincy in February.But a lucrative offer to replace Dick Advocaat is likely to prove too tempting to turn down for Capello.‘If in the next few days a call from the Russian FA comes to me or my agent, I will be ready for a detailed and serious conversation,’ Capello told Moscow-based newspaper Sport-Express.The 66-year-old has growing support within the country’s FA and Russian agent Shumi Babaev revealed more details of how he had been sounded out.‘After the European Championship I asked (Italian agent) Ernesto Bronzetti if Capello was interested in working in Russia,’ said Babaev.‘After some time, I received a positive response. I personally spoke with Fabio on the phone and he confirmed this information.‘If the country’s leadership and the heads of the FA choose him, he is happy to come to Russia.‘From my point of view, Capello is the best candidate for the job. He is very disciplined, sometimes strict, and more importantly, has his own views on football.‘I believe his adaptation would be quick. He is a polyglot and will be able to master Russian as soon as possible.’However, the biggest threat to striking a deal is a power struggle among the country’s football leaders.
