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12:45, 29-Mar-2018
Fabio Capello leaves his post with Jiangsu Suning
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One of the highest profile coaches in the Chinese Super League, Fabio Capello, has left his post with Jiangsu Suning after just three matches of the season.
The former Real Madrid and England manager reportedly parted ways with the club by mutual agreement on Wednesday, and Suning will move on with their tenth coach in ten years.
Cosmin Olaroiu on the spot during the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 Group B match between Uzbekistan 3-1 Saudi Arabia. /VCG Photo
Cosmin Olaroiu on the spot during the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 Group B match between Uzbekistan 3-1 Saudi Arabia. /VCG Photo
The 71-year-old Italian signed an 18-month contract with the Nanjing club in June of last year, but the 2016 league runners-up struggled just to avoid relegation. The departure of the former AC Milan, Juventus, and Russia coach comes just three games into the 2018 season in which Jiangsu has won one and lost two matches.
Chinese media reported Capello has been replaced by Cosmin Olaroiu, a Romanian coach who has extensive experience with Middle Eastern clubs. Olaroiu was recently in charge at UAE club Al Ahli.
He is considered one of the greatest managers in the Arabian Peninsula, having led the most decorated clubs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates to new trophies.