Arshavin announced Capello as the coach of the Russian national team © EuroFootball.com

Russian national team striker Andrei Arshavin insists that the new head coach of the national team will be Fabio Capello.

Although Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said that the decision will be made next week, Arsenal footballer from London revealed the name of the specialist who will replace Dick Advocaat.

"The coach of the Russian national team has already been appointed - it is Fabio Capello," Arshavin writes on his personal website. We wish him success in his new job."

Throughout his career, the 66-year-old strategist has coached clubs such as Milan, Real Madrid, Roma, Juventus, as well as the England national team.