Borisov says likely to seek Bulgarian PM job

SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's center-right opposition leader Boiko Borisov said he was likely to seek the job of prime minister after exit polls showed his GERB party ahead in Sunday's national election.

Asked if he will become the next prime minister, Borisov told national broadcaster bTV:

"Any other answer ... would mean that I am trying not to take responsibility during the most difficult period for Bulgaria."

Borisov, 50, a former bodyguard-turned-politician, also said he hoped to be nearly done with any coalition talks by July 14, when the new parliament is expected to convene.

Exit polls by Sova Harris and Alpha Research suggested GERB would take 115 to 117 seats in the 240-strong chamber, compared with 39 to 42 seats for the ruling Socialists.

(Reporting by Irina Ivanova)