Kish will end career with Albion

That could still be at the end of the season but one thing is certain – the veteran Bulgarian’s playing days will end with Albion.

He has no plans to find another club if the Seagulls decide not to award him another year’s contract.

Kishishev is already working towards the route taken by Albion manager Gus Poyet after his playing career ended.

The 36-year-old midfielder said: "I am midway through my (UEFA) A licence. After maybe another eight months I will have it and then I think I need a bit of experience for one or two years as an assistant manager or coaching kids.

“My aim is to become a coach or manager and it would be good to do it in England. It would be easier in my country, because over there I am quite famous and I think people would give me a chance to work, but you never know. We’ll see.”

Kishishev hinted in an interview with The Argus several months ago that this season could be his last.

The former Charlton stalwart is keeping an open mind about how his situation will resolve itself. “I said a few months ago that maybe I will retire after this year,” he explained.

“But I said also I would have to see how I feel in March-April and if I continued playing at the same level as at the start of the season then I would probably continue.

“I don’t want to move anywhere. If the manager, staff and chairman think I am useful for next year I will accept any offer, otherwise I will probably retire, because I don’t want to move to another place and for my family to move as well.

“I think first of all the club and Mr Poyet are looking to get promoted and then they will start talking with any player who they think is capable to do the job at the next level.

“From my point of view I don’t know. It’s up to them at the end of the day. It’s not about what I like or want, it’s what the club need.

“If the manager decides to give me another year that means he feels I am capable, if not then I have to retire.

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