Guus Hiddink is in the frame to take over as Barcelona manager after resigning his post at Anzhi Makhachkala.
The mega-rich Russian outfit announced that the former Chelsea and Holland manager had stepped down on Monday afternoon with immediate effect.
Betting on Hiddink to take over from Tito Vilanova at the Nou Camp was suspended by several bookmakers shortly after he announced his resignation.
Leaving Russia: Guus Hiddink has resigned as Anzhi boss after under 18 months at the helm
In a statement on Anzhi's website Hiddink, who signed a one-year contract extension as recently as June, said: 'This decision was not easy to me but I've always said that my mission may end when the club will be able to develop and grow on itself, without my participation.
'Now it's time has come. I am convinced that the club has a great future, and I'm glad I was part of this large-scale project of football.'
Vilanova resigned as Barca boss last week after just a year in charge to concentrate on his long-running battle against cancer.
Tragic: Tito Vilanova had to resign at Barcelona due to health issues
Stars: Hiddink will inherit a squad involving Lionel Messi (left), though there are doubts over the future of Manchester United target Cesc Fabregas
Taking charge: Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen (left) is to take over the Russian club
Hiddink's resignation comes just days after he pushed an official in a league game, which could have meant being handed a six-game ban from the Russian FA.
Former Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen has taken over as temporary boss of Anzhi.
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