Former Rangers star Shota Aveladze may change Celtic legend Neil Lennon at Omonia Nicosia after stories claimed that he had already had an interview with the membership.
Lennon, who was appointed on the Cypriot membership again in March - simply over a yr after his departure from Celtic - began off on the suitable foot by successful the nationwide cup, this qualifying for the Europa League. Pitted towards Actual Sociedad and Manchester United, followers of the capital metropolis aspect may dare to dream as they took on two of Europe's powerhouses.
However regardless of virtually masterminding a draw away at United, with Scott McTominay's 92nd-minute objective being the distinction, alongside a 2-3 residence loss to the Pink Devils and a 2-1 away loss to Sociedad, Lennon has been relieved of his duties over a collection of underwhelming performances within the Cypriot top-flight - with Arveladze tipped to switch him.
Media retailers on the Mediterranean island have prompt that the Rangers legend, who scored 57 objectives in 132 appearances in his time at Ibrox, has already been interviewed by the membership after being sacked by Hull earlier within the month.
In fact, his appointment would price Omonia nothing as they would not must pay compensation, though they're at present within the strategy of checking out a package deal with Lennon after terminating his contract early. Arveladze lasted simply 30 video games with Hull having taken over again in January, successful 9 of his clashes - although leaving the Tigers only one level away from relegation, he was sacked.
Omonia launched an announcement thanking Lennon for his time upon his sacking final week.
"We inform you that we've got agreed with Mr. Neil Lennon to cease our collaboration," their assertion learn.
"Mr. Lennon took over the technical management of our crew final March, at a troublesome time and managed to steer us to successful the cup after which to the historic qualification towards KAA Gent and our entry into the UEFA Europa League teams, the place we got here near historic outcomes towards Actual Sociedad and Manchester United.
"Sadly, the continuing aggressive instability and the numerous losses of factors within the championship, are the primary causes that made us resolve to finish our partnership. Mr. Lennon has written his identify within the historical past of Omonia and deserves the respect and recognition of all of us. Our paths separate, however the reminiscences of our collaboration will unite us without end.
"We sincerely thank Mr. Lennon for his contribution and need him each success in his future profession."
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