On December 7, Beijing time, Guangzhou Football Club officially announced that the legendary footballer

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

will have a dual role, not only as first team head coach, but also returning to the field to play alongside him as a player.

Evergrande's official announcement is as follows:

After careful consideration, the Club has decided that, with immediate effect, the

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

will be the head coach of the first team of Guangzhou Football Club and participate in team training as a player. We expect all the coaches, players and staff of the club to overcome all difficulties, train hard and devote themselves with a full sense of honor, a strong sense of responsibility and a united team spirit, and strive for the successful completion of all tasks in this season's matches.

Following the departure of Cannavaro

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

They then organized their own daily training for the Guangzhou team. With the second phase of the Chinese Super League about to start on December 12th, Guangzhou will face their city rivals Beijing on December 13th.

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