Guus Hiddink tipped to take over at Barcelona

Moscow: Guus Hiddink has resigned as manager of Anzhi Makhachkala, the wealthy Russian club said in a statement on their website (www.fc-anji.ru) on Monday amid reports he was favourite to take over at Barcelona. [caption id=“attachment_977167” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Guus Hiddink has resigned as coach of Anzhi. Getty Images[/caption] Hiddink, former Dutch national team coach, joined Anzhi in 2012 and resigned after only two games of the current season following a defeat against Dynamo Moscow. Barcelona are looking for a coach to replace Tito Vilanova who was forced to step down last week as he undergoes continuing treatment for throat cancer. Reuters