'Did you say "Korea"?', Martínez receives love calls from Scotland... "Hosting Euro 2028 is attractive" — Explosive offers just two days after resignation

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Roberto Martínez (53), former Portugal national team coach who was mentioned as a candidate for the next South Korea national team head coach, has also emerged as a candidate for the Scotland national team head coach position.

The UK outlet 'Football Insider' reported on the 9th (Korean time) that "Scotland is closely watching Coach Martínez as a strong candidate for their next head coach."

Coach Martínez, who led Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, resigned from his post on the 7th following a 0-1 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16.

Coach Martínez has accumulated extensive experience leading English clubs Swansea City, Wigan, and Everton, as well as the Belgium national team. His long coaching career has attracted the interest of several countries seeking a new head coach after the World Cup. Recently, rumors also circulated within the domestic football community suggesting that Coach Martínez showed interest in the South Korea national team head coach position.

Amid this, Scotland has emerged as a potential destination for Coach Martínez. 'Football Insider' explained that "Coach Martínez could feel attracted to taking charge of the Scotland national team; a key factor is that Scotland will co-host Euro 2028 along with England and Wales." The outlet added, "Previously, Scotland's prestigious club Celtic FC also targeted Coach Martínez but decided to maintain the current coaching system under Martin O'Neill."

However, Scotland is not only monitoring Coach Martínez. The media named David Moyes, the current Everton manager, as Scotland's top candidate. Following him, managers John McGlynn and Steven Naismith also emerged as strong candidates.

Meanwhile, Coach Martínez employs an attacking style based on possession. He utilizes a flexible three-back system to exploit opponents' weaknesses. In 2013, he first entered the ranks of great coaches by leading Wigan, then considered a weak team, to win the FA Cup. Notably, he previously commanded Belgium's "Golden Generation," leading them to third place at the 2018 Russia World Cup and maintaining the number one FIFA ranking, thereby proving his coaching abilities.

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