Advocaat says in talks for Russia post

A file photo of Dick Advocaat as he reacts during their friendly soccer match against Croatia at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels March 3, 2010.

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Dick Advocaat has confirmed he is in talks to replace compatriot Guus Hiddink as Russia coach, local media reported on Friday, a day after Belgian soccer authorities announced his resignation as national coach.

"I don't think it would be proper for me to comment further until we agree all contract details with the Russian FA but I must say their interest in me (to become Russia coach) is a big honour for me," Advocaat was quoted by Russian newspaper Sport-Express as saying.

"Let's see what happens next."

The 62-year-old Dutchman took charge of the Belgium team in October last year with the goal of securing their qualification for Euro 2012, but resigned after just over six months.

Belgium's football association said it was would seek legal advice to determine what action to take.

Advocaat, who coached Russian club Zenit St Petersburg to UEFA triumph in 2008, has been linked with the post ever since Hiddink announced in February that he would step down when his contract expires mid-year.

New Russian FA chief and former Zenit St Petersburg president Sergei Fursenko has made no secret of his desire to bring Advocaat back after the Dutchman led Zenit to their first Russian league title in nearly a quarter of a century.

Fursenko said last week that the new coach would be named on May 17.

(Reporting by Gennady Fyodorov; Editing by Ian Ransom; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)