• Ajax coach says both clubs are ‘my cup of tea’
• Dutchman turned down Spurs earlier this season

Frank De Boer says he is interested in managing either Tottenham or Liverpool in the future as both clubs are his “cup of tea”.

The Dutchman, currently in charge of Ajax, turned down an approach from Spurs following André Villas-Boas’ sacking earlier this season as he was not prepared to leave Holland mid-way through the season.

However, De Boer has now admitted that he would be interested in coaching the club and he may come under consideration again should Tim Sherwood not be kept on long-term.

The Liverpool job sems less likely with Brendan Rodgers retaining strong support from the owners.

De Boer told the BBC World Football Show: “Those two clubs [Liverpool and Spurs] are clubs that I think in the future I could be a manager of. I think the history of the clubs and what you can do with the team is my cup of tea.”

But the former Ajax, Barcelona and Rangers defender added: “I’m not really thinking about it because I’m very happy here at Ajax. I’m not in a hurry to leave because everybody is still happy with me.

“I step in my car with a big smile to go to the club. I don’t think I’m finished here but there will come a time when I don’t like it any more or the club doesn’t like me anymore. Then we have to go both ways.”

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theguardian.com