Zico is poised to be named coach of Uzbekistan's Bunyodkor after confirming a "verbal agreement" has been reached.
The former Brazil international, who left Turkey's Fenerbahce in June, is set to join up with compatriot Rivaldo in Tashkent as a successor to Mirdjalal Kasimov, who is to become the Uzbekistan national team coach.
Zico announced the deal to join Bunyodkor, formerly Kuruvchi, on his official website, www.ziconarede.com.br.
"We've reached a verbal agreement with the club directors and I am taking off later today to sign my contract," said Zico, who may assist Kasimov with the national team in a consultancy role.
"I will reveal more details when I arrive there."
The 55-year-old, who led Japan to the 2004 Asian Cup, appeared in three World Cups for the Selecao and was considered among the greatest players of his generation.
Zico announced the deal to join Bunyodkor, formerly Kuruvchi, on his official website, www.ziconarede.com.br.
"We've reached a verbal agreement with the club directors and I am taking off later today to sign my contract," said Zico, who may assist Kasimov with the national team in a consultancy role.
"I will reveal more details when I arrive there."
The 55-year-old, who led Japan to the 2004 Asian Cup, appeared in three World Cups for the Selecao and was considered among the greatest players of his generation.
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