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Paatelainen: New Finland boss
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Kilmarnock have confirmed Mixu Paatelainen has left the club to take charge of his native Finland.
Paatelainen’s future at Kilmarnock has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks with Finland eyeing him as a replacement for Stuart Baxter.
The former Hibernian boss also held talks with managerless Scunthorpe, but rejected the Championship strugglers’ overtures.
However, he has decided to accept the offer from Finland to lead the national team after less than a year in charge at Kilmarnock.
Paatelainen has carried out an impressive job at Rugby Park leading them to fifth spot this term after they narrowly avoided relegation last season.
“Following careful consideration Mixu has decided that the honour of managing his national team is one which he cannot refuse,” read a Kilmarnock statement.
“He will take up his duties with the Finnish FA immediately.”
Chairman Michael Johnston added: “I wish to record my personal thanks to Mixu for the manner in which he has conducted himself throughout his time at Kilmarnock, always positive, open to discussion and never complaining of any lack of resources, and to wish him every success in his new role as national team manager of Finland.”
Assistant manager Kenny Shiels will take charge of Kilmarnock for this Saturday’s trip to St Johnstone.
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