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Coleman replaces Pellegrini as Hebei China Fortune head coach

Hebei China Fortune have appointed former Wales and Sunderland manager Chris Coleman as their new head coach, replacing Manuel Pellegrini.

The Chinese Super League side have been on the hunt for a new coach since Pellegrini left on May 19, taking up the vacant position at West Ham.

Coleman had been without a job following his Sunderland sacking at the end of April, a result of the club's relegation from the Championship.

The Welshman had only been at the club since November, but he was unable to steady the ship after a disastrous start to the campaign – Sunderland ultimately suffering back-to-back relegations.