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Aragones unaware of any Fenerbahce deal

18:08 BST, Tue 17 Jun 2008
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Spain national coach Luis Aragones gestures during a training session for the Euro 2008 soccer tournament at the Salzburg Wals-Siezenheim stadium June 17, 2008. Spain will face Greece in their Group D Euro 2008 match on June 18 REUTERS/Miguel Vidal (AUSTRIA) MOBILE OUT. EDITORIAL USE ONLY

By Simon Baskett

SALZBURG, June 17 (Reuters) - Spain coach Luis Aragones is unaware of any agreement to coach Turkish side Fenerbahce next season but said on Tuesday that his agent was trying to secure him a job as a club coach.

"I have an agent who is working on things because it is known that I'm stepping down after Euro 2008," the 69-year-old told a news conference ahead of his side's final Group D against Greece.

"I heard some talk linking me with America de Mexico before. But right now I can't say anything more than that. If I knew anything more I would tell you."

Spanish sports daily Marca said on Tuesday that Aragones was close to signing a two-year deal with the Turkish club.

Fenerbahce are looking to sign a new coach after failing to reach a deal with former Brazilian international Zico.

Zico, who took charge at Fenerbahce in July 2006 after coaching the Japanese national team, led the Istanbul club to the Champions League quarter-finals this season but lost out to city rivals Galatasaray in the domestic title race. (Editing by Jon Bramley)

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