Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi said Saturday the JFA is in talks with JEF United Chiba and former Yugoslavia coach Ivica Osim for the national team job, taking over from outgoing Brazilian coach Zico.
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Kawabuchi made the revelation at a news conference after returning from Germany following Japan's early exit from the World Cup. Zico had made clear his intention to leave his post after the World Cup after four years in charge.