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Report: Ronald Koeman set to be offered Dutch job, days after Everton sacking

Everton manager Ronald Koeman at a press conference at Goodison Park on July 10, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Mark Robinson/Getty Images)
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Ronald Koeman was fired by Everton earlier this week.

Ronald Koeman, Manager of Everton looks on prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on October 22, 2017 in Liverpool, England.

Everton sacked Ronald Koeman this week after a poor run of results, but he could quickly land on his feet.

Tuttomercatoweb report Koeman is set to be offered the Netherlands international manager’s job, with the Dutch FA looking for a new manager.

Holland failed to qualify for the recent World Cup, with Danny Blind sacked as boss midway through qualifying and stop-gap replacement Dick Advocaat failing to turn it around.

Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands in action during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between the Netherlands and Luxembourg held at De Kuip or Stadion Feijenoord on June 9, 2017 in...

Koeman has been a long term target for Holland dating back to his time as Southampton boss.

Even last year shortly after being appointed by Everton, Koeman admitted to Goal: “Coaching Netherlands remains one of my ambitions.”

Ronald Koeman, Manager of Everton speaks to Leighton Baines of Everton and Wayne Rooney of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on October...

The circumstances are not ideal for Koeman or Holland, but it is hard to see him turning down the opportunity if it is offered to him.

The chance to go straight back into management while taking a break from the weekly schedule of club football may be the perfect opportunity for him to recharge and restore his reputation.

Former Everton boss Roberto Martinez went a similar route, taking over as Belgium boss after his Goodison Park sacking.