Christian Ziege has revealed his intention to secure a high-profile managerial role in the near future.
The former Germany international got his first taste of coaching during an ill-fated spell at Borussia Monchengladbach.
Ziege called time on his playing career at the Bundesliga outfit, moving into a director of football role.
He then accepted the call to become the club's assistant manager following the appointment of Hans Meyer in October 2008.
However, he would last just two months in that post before handing in his resignation.
Having enjoyed a distinguished career, which took in spells at Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Liverpool, Middlesbrough and Tottenham, Ziege admits he is now hoping to secure a new job at one of Europe's top clubs.
Challenge"I know that I definitely want to be a manager and coach a team in the future," he told Kicker .
"Maybe in the Bundesliga or in another big competition like Spain, Italy or England.
"I really think I can stand such a challenge. The ten-day spell I had as interim manager at Borussia was the best period I enjoyed at the club.
"It was the spark which decided where my future will lie."
Ziege is set to complete his Uefa coaching badges over the summer, with the intention of getting back into football as soon as possible.
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