Celtic legend Henrik Larsson reveals shock job approach as he turns down international gig
HENRIK LARSSON has revealed the Swedish FA approached him about becoming their national coach.
But the Celtic icon claimed he turned his country down, insisting he is more than happy with his current way of life.
Sweden are still on the lookout for a new boss following Janne Andersson's resignation last November.
Former Aston Villa captain Olof Mellberg and ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter have been linked with the vacancy.
Larsson's former national teammate Patrik Andersson recently called for the Hoops legend to be given the job.
And the 52-year-old said: "I have had some contact with someone at the union [Swedish FA].
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"Patrik is a good guy [to say I should get the job]. But I have way too good a life right now.
"I am doing too well. I travel a lot, play padel tennis and golf, and see my grandchild whenever I want.
"Right now I don't know. We will see. It's just a lot of speculation.
"Let them take care of that in peace and quiet, and they will surely find the right person in the end.
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"It was a shame it wasn't Olof [Mellberg], and I wonder what happened there - but I guess you'll find out sooner or later.
"I hope they solve it. The most important thing is that they find the right one."
Former Blackburn Rovers, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach star Andersson had been asked who he wants to see in the role.
The 96-cap defender, 52, said: "I want to see someone of my generation, like Henke (Larsson) or Freddie Ljungberg, who has played at a high level."
Meanwhile, Scott Brown has broken his silence after being named the new boss at Ayr United.
The Celtic hero told the Ayrshire Post: "I see the club as a bit of a sleeping giant and they've definitely under-achieved this season.
"So first and foremost we want to come in and get things moving in the right direction again and that means getting our own ideas across.
"These things don't happen overnight but we're ready to work hard for it. I work well with Steven. We started together when we were teenagers at Hibs and there's a great chemistry there.
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"People maybe have a perception of me from my playing days but I'd like to think I offer something else as a manager as well.
"Yes, I'm a winner and I will always have that mentality but there is the bigger picture as well in management and that's where Steven is great for me in this role."
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