Former Brazil international and Kashima Antlers technical director Zico is very receptive to the Japan Football Association's offer to become the next Japan national team coach, saying he "would like to take it if the two sides can settle the matter in details."

News photoFans say farewell to former soccer star Zico at Narita Airport as he heads home to Brazil.

Zico said Thursday that he had officially received the offer when he met JFA vice president and J. League chairman Saburo Kawabuchi on Wednesday night.