Shanghai Shenhua, the city's most famous football club, has announced that its new leadership team has been appointed for the upcoming season.
The team includes former China national team coach Guan Xiaodong as general manager and former Chinese Super League (CSL) player Zhang Jike as head coach. Guan is widely regarded as one of the country's top coaches, having won numerous domestic and international titles during his career.
Zhang, on the other hand, is known for his tactical acumen and ability to inspire players. He led the China national team to victory at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup and was also instrumental in guiding Jiangsu Sainty to the CSL title last year.
The appointment of these two high-profile figures marks a significant shift in the direction of Shanghai Shenhua. Under previous management, the club struggled with financial difficulties and struggled to compete with other top clubs in the CSL.
With Guan and Zhang at the helm, Shanghai Shenhua hopes to turn things around and build a successful team once again. The club's fans will be hoping for a return to their winning ways under the new leadership, but it remains to be seen whether they will achieve this goal.