After hearing the BFF decision from this correspondent on Tuesday night at the Trans Asia hotel lobby, the 42-year-old who coached Bangladesh for 13 months, said he would feel sorry to go out with the job less than half done.

"I have always said a new coach needs at least three years to give result. I feel sorry that I have not received more time. But I accept it because officials need results and that is what I have failed to give," Cruciani told The Daily Star.

"Under my tenure, the national team have showed glimpses of attractive football and I hope they improve. But they need a good coach. Most importantly, they need a trainer to keep the footballers fit.

"My first destination will be home but there is possibility I would return to Bangladesh," he said. "(Ashrafuddin Ahmed) Chunnu talked with me a week before we came to Colombo, showing his club, Abahani's, interest in me in case the BFF parts with me.

"I'll consider it because in this small period of time, Bangladesh has become like a second home."

Cruciani informed that he has offers from Europe, Argentina and Mexican clubs.

"But I will join Abahani on one condition. I will bring two Argentine players, one quality striker because there is not a good striker in Bangladesh who could score many goals, and an attacking midfielder. I would settle for nothing less because big spending clubs need success," he added.

The Bangladesh football and table tennis teams were due to fly out of Colombo after Wednesday midnight for home. They are expected to land in Dhaka this afternoon. The badminton squad were the first to leave Colombo on Monday after ending their campaign in the 10th SA Games.