Yury Zhirkov Rules Out Coaching Career

Former Russia international has no desire to become a coach

Zhirkov enjoyed successful playing career with Chelsea and Russia

Former Russia international Yury Zhirkov has ruled out the possibility of starting a coaching career in the future.

The 39-year-old, who retired from playing in 2021, enjoyed a successful career with both club and country.

He won the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2010 and was part of the Russia squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2008 European Championship.

However, Zhirkov says he has no desire to follow in the footsteps of many of his former teammates and become a coach.

"I'm not planning to start a coaching career," Zhirkov told Sport Express.

"I've been in football for a long time and I've seen what it takes to be a successful coach.

"I don't have the patience or the desire to do that."

Zhirkov's decision not to pursue a coaching career is likely to disappoint some fans, but it is ultimately his choice.

He has enjoyed a successful career as a player and he is now entitled to enjoy his retirement.