Cate holding talks with Jazira; Dalic set to remain in region

Al Jazira manager Henk ten Cate (right) says it's time for a long break and no work. - KT file

Al Jazira manager Henk ten Cate is 'holding talks' with the club regarding his contract but now it's time for a long break and no work.
Similarly, Al Ain manager Zlatko Dalic said he has 'choices' to make and will take a call after his vacation.
"We are holding talks," Cate said when asked about his contract renewal.
"But I am not so important. We have won the President's Cup. This is a big thing for the club."
On his immediate plans, Cate said: "I want to go on a long holiday. I am happy to go back home. I have not seen my daughter, my grandson and my mother for five months. This is my first aim and first objective - to go home and enjoy the company of my family," the 61-year-old said.
On the transformation at the club since he took over in December last year, the Dutchman said: "I had a fantastic staff. We had our problems but we managed to find a way out. We have done a lot of team building and it has paid off. It's not a one-man team and we worked as a unit to achieve our aims. Our first objective was to keep Al Jazira in the premiership and second, if possible, to win the President's Cup."
The 'Pride of Abu Dhabi' finished seventh in the league and have bagged the coveted trophy. So, its mission accomplished for the Dutchman.
Meanwhile, Al Ain manager said he will remain in the region and will stay 'Ainawi' forever.
On being asked about his future with his contract getting over, he said: "First, I will rest. Really I'm very very tired. It's been 11 months of hard work. I'll take rest with my family and see about my future. I never said I will go out from Al Ain, but I have choices to see what's best for me."
He thanked everyone for the support he got at the club. "I really appreciate Al Ain for the chance to coach a big club. I built my name in Al Ain club. So I appreciate everyone who gave me the chance, from my president to my management.
"My target is to stay in this region, which club I will see. I'll see what's happening with Al Ain. This is my club; if I go out I'm really proud of my time here. I will stay 'Ainawi' forever."