Manuel Jimenez set to coach AEK Athens

Manuel Jimenez set to coach AEK Athens

Published Oct. 7, 2010 3:54 p.m. ET

AEK Athens says Manuel Jimenez will sign a contract on Saturday to coach the Greek club.

State-run television says the 46-year-old former Spanish international will commit to a two-year contract with an annual salary of ?750,000 ($1 million).

Jimenez will replace Dusan Bajevic after the 62-year-old Bosnian Serb quit on Sept. 27 following complaints his players had ignored his instructions in a 3-1 loss at newcomer Olympiakos Volou.

Jimenez also used to coach Sevilla.

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AEK is currently seventh in Greece's 16-team league standings, five points behind leader Olympiakos. AEK also plays in the group stage of the Europa League.

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