Welsh FA rejects Hull City approach for Chris Coleman

Chris Coleman leads a Wales training session on March 22, 2016
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The Welsh FA announces that it has rejected an approach from Hull City for manager Chris Coleman.

The Welsh FA has confirmed that it has rejected an official approach from Hull City for manager Chris Coleman.

The 46-year-old had headed up the Tigers' shortlist of candidates to replace Steve Bruce, who quit the club last month over concerns of a lack of investment.

Coleman penned a new two-year contract to remain as Wales boss in May, just weeks before he led the country all the way to the semi-finals at Euro 2016.

In a statement, the FAW said: "The Football Association of Wales can confirm that it has received an official approach from Hull City FC for the services of manager Chris Coleman.

"Following discussions amongst leading figures within the association the approach has been rejected."

The news leaves Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Martinez as the leading candidates for the role, with just 11 days now remaining until the start of the new Premier League season.

Waford boss Gianfranco Zola during the match against Nottingham Forest on August 25, 2013
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