Newly promoted Chinese Super League team Nantong Zhiyun announced on the evening of September 25th, Beijing time, that after the club's board of directors decided to agree to the resignation of the Spanish head coach of the first team, Gabriele Garcia. The club expressed its gratitude to Gabri for his dedication and efforts, and wished him a smooth and happy life and work in the future.
As a promoted horse, Nantong Zhiyun has achieved 3 wins, 10 draws and 13 losses so far this season, sharing 19 points with Dalian Ren and ranking second last due to goal difference. The remaining 4 Super League games Nantong Zhiyun will play with Shanghai Harbor, Shanghai Shenhua, Meizhou Hakka and Tianjin Jinmen Tiger respectively. After the coach resigned, the prospect of Nantong Zhiyun's relegation has undoubtedly increased a lot of variables.
Born in Spain in 1979, Gabriele had an illustrious career as a player. He made his debut in youth training with La Masia and played for Barcelona, Ajax Holland, Qatar's Umm Siraal, Switzerland's Sion and Sporting Lausanne.
After his retirement, Gabri coached Barcelona B and Barcelona Junior A teams. In the following years, he coached Swiss Super League teams Sion, Andorra España, Olot, Sporting Leida, and Sabadell, among others, and gained a wealth of coaching experience.
Nantong Zhiyun announced on June 16 this year that Gabri was appointed as the head coach of the team's first team. However, just three months later, the Barcelona legend decided to resign from his position.
