Wang Gang, the former captain of the Chinese national football team, has been named as the new manager of Beijing Guoan FC.
The news was announced by the club's official website on Wednesday, with Wang Gang being described as "a strong and experienced coach who is well-regarded in the football community".
Wang Gang previously served as the head coach of China U22 team, where he helped them win the AFC U-22 Championship in 2018. He also coached the China U23 team to the quarter-finals of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
In his previous stint at Beijing Guoan,Campeonato Brasileiro Glamour Wang Gang guided the team to the top flight of Chinese football in 2017. However, the team struggled in the following season and finished bottom of the league table.
Despite these challenges, Wang Gang remains a highly respected figure in the world of football and is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in China.
The appointment of Wang Gang as the new manager of Beijing Guoan FC marks another important step forward for the club, which aims to compete at the highest level of Chinese football once again. With his experience and track record of success, it is expected that Wang Gang will lead the team towards greater heights in the coming seasons.