Getafe awaiting call from Real for want-away Schuster
Getafe told Real Madrid on Friday their coach Bernd Schuster was keen to replace Fabio Capello at the Bernabeu and that they would not stand in his way if an approach was made to the club.
Getafe told Real Madrid on Friday their coach Bernd Schuster was keen to replace Fabio Capello at the Bernabeu and that they would not stand in his way if an approach was made to the club.
"Bernd told me on Wednesday morning that Real wanted him, that he was excited at the idea, and that he wanted to go," Getafe president Angel Torres told a news conference.
"I told him that the door was open and that we would reach an agreement in two minutes. He is my friend and we are not going hold him back,"
Real sacked Italian coach Capello on Thursday despite the fact he has recently delivered them their first Primera Liga title in four years.
Spanish media have consistently linked Schuster with the post, though Real sports director Predrag Mijatovic said on Thursday any coach who wanted to join would have to free himself of any existing ties before a deal could be made.
The 47-year-old former Germany international, who led Getafe to last Saturday's King's Cup final and to a place in the UEFA Cup next season, has a contract with Getafe until 2008.
Spanish media have reported that former Denmark international Michael Laudrup is favourite to succeed Schuster if he leaves.