Van Basten named Holland coach

The statement included no details of the contract but media reports suggest Van Basten would be given a four-year contract. After Advocaat’s resignation KNVB director Henk Kesler approached Johan Cruyff for advice and the Dutch soccer great recommended he recruit Van Basten and Van’t Schip.

Cruyff, who has never been in charge of the Dutch national side, has promised his support to the new coach in a backroom role. Two more former Ajax internationals, Rob Witschge and Stanley Menzo, have been approached to complete the technical staff.

If they accept the offer, the new Dutch coaching team will be made up entirely of players who won the 1987 European Cup Winners Cup in an Ajax side coached by Cruyff. It will be Van Basten’s first head coaching role since persistent injury put an end to his playing career in 1995.

Camara loaned to Celtic

LONDON:

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Henri Camara is poised to complete a British record loan move to Scottish champions Celtic, according to the player’s agent. “Wolves have negotiated a fee with Celtic which means they have got their money back, plus 300,000 pounds ($546,600),” Camara’s agent Willie McKay told British newspapers on Thursday.

Edmilson to join Barca

MADRID:

Edmilson flew into Barcelona on Wednesday to finalise a deal that will make him the latest Brazilian to join the Catalan club. Barcelona said the 28-year-old Olympique Lyon defender would discuss the final details of his contract after a medical at the La Liga club late on Wednesday. He will be the fourth player from Brazil at the club. (Agencies)