China's Zheng Zhi celebrates during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup round of 16 match win over Thailand. Photo: Xinhua China's Zheng Zhi celebrates during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup round of 16 match win over Thailand. Photo: Xinhua
China's Zheng Zhi celebrates during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup round of 16 match win over Thailand. Photo: Xinhua
Sport /  Football

Guangzhou FC’s Zheng Zhi back as Fabio Cannavaro’s No 2 after 48 days as GM

  • Long-time China captain, 40, returns to player-assistant manager role under Italian ahead of new Chinese Super League season
  • Club confirm name change from Guangzhou Evergrande as per new rules dropping corporate names

Topic |   Chinese Super League
Jonathan White
Jonathan White

Updated: 4:39pm, 23 Jan, 2021

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China's Zheng Zhi celebrates during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup round of 16 match win over Thailand. Photo: Xinhua China's Zheng Zhi celebrates during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup round of 16 match win over Thailand. Photo: Xinhua
China's Zheng Zhi celebrates during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup round of 16 match win over Thailand. Photo: Xinhua
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