Is Sven leaving England to coach Mexico?

Rumors have swirled that Swede Sven-Goran Eriksson will be the next coach of the Mexican national soccer team. The speculation grew even more yesterday after the head of Mexico's soccer federation- Justino Compean- claimed that Eriksson will leave his post at Manchester City F.C. to go to Mexico.

Eriksson’s agent rejected the rumors and Compean’s claim:

Eriksson's agent in London, Athole Still, denied any negotiations between sides have occurred.

"No confirmation whatsoever. There has been no official contact whatsoever," Still said. "Mr. Eriksson is a contracted employee of Manchester City Football Club. He has not proactively looked for other employment, nor have I.

"It's all just rumors. Until there is official negotiation or discussion, it's all just hot air."

Mexico has been searching for a permanent coach since Hugo Sanchez was sacked nearly two months ago when the country’s team surprisingly failed to qualify for the Olympics.

Sources- The Latin Americanist, International Herald Tribune, Canadian Press, CNN

Image- Sky Sports