Donadoni's contract was terminated after a disappointing Euro 2008, which saw his side lose out to Spain on penalties at the quarter-final stage.

The 44-year-old has hit out at Italian football chiefs for what he feels was an unfair decision and insists he can still hold his head up high.

"I know how I behaved so I really have nothing to reproach myself for," he told Sky Italia. "But I dont know if everyone else behaved absolutely correctly.

"I know how to look someone in the face and be able to look them straight in the eyes without difficulty. And if there is someone who lowers their gaze because they are in the wrong it certainly isn't me.

"Certainly there was a lot of things that were excessive, there were also misunderstandings and things that weren't clear.

"Maybe things were rushed and, honestly, I expected something different."

Donadoni signed an extension to his contract shortly before Euro 2008, however it was only to come into effect should Italy reach the semi-finals.

The former AC Milan player opted for that deal rather than one which would have netted him half a million euros should he be sacked after the Euros, but insists he has no regrets.

"I wasn't interested in a clause which would give me compensation as soon as I wasn't national-team coach anymore," continued Donadoni.

"And I don't even think it's right to say that Donadoni was good and very nice just by virtue of the fact that I gave up half a million euros - it's not that that interests me.

"For me, coaching Italy was the dream that came true and I certainly didn't link it to money."

Despite a sour ending to his last coaching spell, Donadoni revealed that he is eager to be back in charge of a team.

"Everything that happened certainly didn't take away my desire to coach," he added. "I think that coaching is what I absolutely like doing best.

"I'm thinking of a club where there could be a plan that is serious, realistic and with big aspirations.

"This is a time that I am going to take to study, to evaluate, to see, to improve, because there are always ways to improve."