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Ukraine assistant admits Shevchenko targeting Premier League or Serie A move

Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko is eyeing a move to England.

The former Chelsea and AC Milan striker has been linked with a return to the Serie A side in a coaching capacity.

Andrea Maldera - who currently works as a video match analyst for Shevchenko - told Tuttosport that English or Italian club football is the 43-year-old's preferred next step.

"After the experience as a national team coach, his objective will be coaching a club," Maldera said.

"Whether it's in Serie A or the Premier League, it doesn't make a difference to him. He's a hard worker and impressed me from the start.

"He wanted me and (ex-Milan assistant manager) Mauro Tassotti in his staff four years ago and likes to listen, accepting a different vision of the situation.

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