Giovanni van Bronckhorst has opened up on his Rangers sacking 'hurt' as he revealed the bizarre Europa League bonus he missed out on.
The Light Blues decided to cut ties with the Dutchman back in November with Michael Beale charged with taking over the reigns at Ibrox. During his year in charge the Ibrox men lifted the Scottish Cup and went all the way in Europe before losing out on penalties to Frankfurt in heartbreaking circumstances. They also returned to the Champions League group stage this year but results on the big stage and domestic form meant time for change.
Van Bronckhorst says his Glasgow experience has not dampened his enthusiasm to return to the dugout while he admits he has had offers to get back in, but different reasons means he is still on the hunt for his next role. That won't be in the Netherlands as he hopes for an opportunity in southern Europe.
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He told Dutch media: "At Rangers, I was fired in November and that hurt. We won the Scottish Cup and reached the final of the Europa League in Seville and only lost to Eintracht Frankfurt on penalties. And then we reached the group stage of the Champions League for the first time in a very long time.
"Since then, I have been back to the Feyenoord training complex many times. I really enjoy that they appreciate what I have done for the club. At Feyenoord as manager I saw out my contract and there was never any hassle from the club.
"I don't think managers get much credit these days, but what happened hasn't dampened my enthusiasm to return to football management.
"Of course, I want to continue as a manager and there have been possibilities, but I either didn't come to an agreement or I didn't have a good feeling about it. I don't think it will be in the Netherlands. Perhaps in southern Europe.
"From my time at Barcelona, I know what it is like to live and work there, that appealed to me then and appeals to me now, but we will see what comes my way.
"I still go to all the Feyenoord games. I actually travel to them on my scooter because it's nice and quick and I am delighted they are going to win the title. But I have certainly enjoyed spending time with my family too."
The Dutchman also revealed the bizarre bonus he was in line to receive if Rangers had lifted the Europa League trophy.
He added: "When I was with Rangers, I asked them to build me a padel court. The deal was I would get it if we won the Europa League. So it wasn't built!"
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