Former Real Madrid midfielder Julio Baptista has hinted he's joining the coaching staff at Real Valladolid's youth academy.

The Brazilian was reluctant to discuss further details as he awaits the official confirmation of his appointment as Juvenil coach.

"I can't confirm anything until it's official," he told MARCA.

"We are working on it, but there are certain things before it is official.

"It would be my first experience [as a coach] and I am very excited."