Bellamy rejects club offers to commit to WalesImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Craig Bellamy played for the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City before moving into coachingByDafydd PritchardBBC Sport WalesPublished23 minutes agoCraig Bellamy has reiterated his commitment to Wales after revealing he has rejected job offers from club sides.The 46-year-old has been identified as a contender to replace Scott Parker at Burnley, where he worked as assistant manager to Vincent Kompany, now in charge at Bayern Munich.The Wales head coach has previously been linked with another of his former clubs, Celtic, who are looking for a permanent successor to interim manager Martin O’Neill.However, Bellamy is eager to lead his country at Euro 2028, and Football Association of Wales (FAW) bosses have told BBC Sport Wales they are “very confident” he will see out his contract, which runs until the end of that tournament.”Everything’s in place, I get completely backed and it’s going to give me the opportunity in the next two years to improve again,” Bellamy reported before Tuesday’s friendly against Ghana in Cardiff.”Links? I understand it but I don’t look too far. I love what I have here.”I’ve been offered that elsewhere as well, but I have this here already. Wales gave me this opportunity and one or two might not have because I was conscious I haven’t managed before. Wales have given me this opportunity and I’m really grateful for that.”I am ambitious, trust me. I want to earn loads and loads of money but there’s a time and now, at this present moment, it just doesn’t feel that time.”Wales confident Bellamy will stay amid Burnley links
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Published12 May
