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."
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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.