Marcello Lippi has been named as the new coach of China after Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao canceled a deal for the 68-year-old to take over next year.
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Chinese Football Association vice president Yu Hongchen confirmed via a statement that Lippi will replace Gao Hongbo, who resigned this month, after he signed a contract Saturday.
"After friendly mutual discussions, the CFA officially announces that Mr. Marcello Lippi will become the head coach of the China national football team from October 22," the statement read.