Premier League great swaps sidelines for sequins as he signs for Strictly Come Dancing after quitting coaching role
FOOTIE'S Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is ready to swap his tracksuit for sequins to star in Strictly.
The former Chelsea and Netherlands striker and ex-England coach, 53, is said to have signed up with the BBC to appear on the next series of the dance show this autumn.
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His bid for the Glitterball trophy comes after he left his job on Gareth Southgate's backroom team with the Three Lions following last summer's Euro 2024 final loss to Spain.
He would follow in the fancy footsteps of a string of former players to appear on Strictly, including ex- Arsenal and England stars Tony Adams and Paul Merson.
A TV source said: 'Jimmy has a huge fanbase from his years playing in the Premier League and is a very likeable character.
'Show producers are always keen to book a retired footballer as it gets footie fans tuning into the series and becoming unlikely fans of the show.
'Jimmy has a competitive edge and is going to get his head in the game.'
Dad-of-four Jimmy retired in 2008 after nearly two decades as a professional player.
He is also known for his spells with Leeds and Middlesbrough.
He has also made a name for himself as a respected TV pundit for Sky Sports.
A BBC spokesman said: 'We don't comment on speculation.'
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