CSL: Slaven Bilic named as new Beijing Guoan coach
- Chinese Super League side confirm appointment of Croatian after departure of Bruno Genesio
- The 52-year-old left English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion last month
Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan have announced the appointment of former Croatia international footballer Slaven Bilic as the team’s new head coach.
In appointing Bilic, they also confirmed the departure of former head coach Bruno Genesio. The Frenchman guided the Beijing side to third place in the CSL and the AFC Champions League quarter-finals last season.
Bilic, 52, was in charge of English Premier League side West Bromwich Albion until he was sacked on December 16 after 18 months in charge at The Hawthorns.
Beijing Guoan announced his arrival on their official Weibo on Wednesday, with confirmation that his contract runs until the end of 2022.
“Mr Bilic’s tactics in coaching are rich and varied, the on-the-spot command is full of passion, and the team he leads is highly aggressive,” the club statement said. “This coaching style, coupled with Bilic’s love for rock music, is [why he is] also called the ‘rock coach’ by the fans.”