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Rangers deal for Pedro Caixinha could be hijacked by Mexican giants Club America
MEXICAN giants Club America are preparing to nick Pedro Caixinha from under the noses of Rangers.
Frank de Boer insists he's not been offered Rangers top job
The Al-Gharafa boss is top of the Gers’ wishlist to replace Mark Warburton, who left Ibrox last month.
Graeme Murty was in charge yesterday as the Light Blues thrashed Hamilton 6-0 to reach the Scottish Cup semi-finals, Joe Garner netting a hat-trick after coming off the bench at half-time.
Caixinha has returned to his home in Portugal to weigh up Rangers’ offer, with the season in Qatar on a three-week break.
But he has another proposal on the table from Club America, the most successful club in Mexico.
Pedro Caixinha has a proposal on the table from Club America
Graeme Murty has been in temporary charge of Rangers since Mark Warburton left
Reports in Mexico claim they are waiting for Caixinha’s contract to expire in Qatar in four months before appointing him as their new manager.
Caixinha is hugely respected in Mexico after leading unfashionable Santos Laguna to three trophies during a three-year stint at the feeder club to Celtic. And he’s made it clear he has unfinished business in Mexico.
Last year, he explained why he turned down the chance to become manager of Mexico.
Caixinha said: “I loved every minute of my time in Mexico. I will return as a coach one day – I have no doubt about that.
“For now I want to continue as a club coach and I feel I am too young to be an international manager.
“Mexico changed my life and fulfilled my dreams and it was a wonderful time for me.”