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Bilic lands new job just three weeks after West Brom sacking as he becomes Beijing Guoan head coach

Slaven Bilic has landed a new job just three weeks after being sacked by West Brom, with Beijing Guoan appointing him as their new permanent head coach.

Bilic has been handed a two-year deal by the Chinese Super League club, replacing previous manager Bruno Genesio who was not offered an extension on his contract.

The Chinese side confirmed the Croatian's arrival in a statement on Tuesday, which read: "Today we officially announce the appointment of Slaven Bilic as the first team manager of Beijing Sinobo Guoan Football Club.

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"Slaven Bilic and his team have signed with Beijing Sinobo Guoan Football Club until the end of 2022.