The Dutchman, whose side sealed the title after beating Saturn Moscow region 1-0 on Sunday, is expected to leave Russia in the winter after being widely tipped to take over as head coach of Australia.

"An announcement will be made soon," Advocaat said after the game.

"A decision has been made but it remains an internal affair."

Advocaat went on to confirm that he will be in charge for Zenit's next game, a UEFA cup tie at home to FC Nurnberg in three weeks time.

The Dutchman took charge at Zenit in June 2006 following the resignation of Czech coach Vlastimil Petrzhela.

Backed by gas giants Gazprom, Advocaat has been given the time and funds to mould a side worthy of prising the championship trophy away from the clutches of the Moscow clubs, a feat not achieved in Russia since 1995.

"We deserved this victory. We were a little bit nervous but I can understand that," he said.

"Saturn played at 200% percent today and really tried to make it difficult for us.

"There was scepticism at the start of the season for sure, but in the last 15 games we only lost once and that says a lot about how the team have played.

"We deserve the victory and we deserve the championship."

Advocaat also praised the level of competition in the increasingly competitive Russian league, saying: "This is a very good league with some very good players.

"I am very happy not only for St. Petersburg but for the whole Russian championship."