In the dawn of December 25, 2023, the Chinese Super League power Meizhou Hakka Football Club Serbian head coach Milan Ristic, through social media platforms, officially announced his departure from the team, a move that also indicates that he will no longer be in charge of the coaching whip in the new season.
Ristic expressed his emotions in sincere strokes: "Thank you to the people of Hakka, thank you to the fans for the company, we spent three unforgettable years together. You have given me so much, and I hope I return the favor with loyalty. I will always be your warrior, you will always be in my heart. We part today and hope to meet again in the future. Goodbye Hakka, thanks for having you, I love you all forever." The 42-year-old young coach then posted a photo tribute to the fans to convey his gratitude.
Ristic has been at the helm of Meizhou Hakka since February 2021, and in the 2021 season he led the team to the second place in the league after Wuhan Sanzhen, accumulating 75 points in 34 rounds. In the 2021 season, he led the team to 75 points in 34 rounds of fixtures, second only to Wuhan Sanzhen, and was runner-up in the league.In the 2022 season, under his coaching, Meizhou Hakka finished the season in ninth place, which was a new high for the team in the Chinese Super League, even surpassing Shanghai Shenhua.In the 2023 season, Meizhou Hakka continued to maintain their solid performance, and finished 11th in the Chinese Super League, 14 points away from the relegation zone. The Meizhou Hakka continued their solid performance in the 2023 season, finishing 11th in the Chinese Super League and 14 points away from the relegation zone.
After Ristic left Meizhou Hakka, his next home became the center of attention. Earlier, it was reported that the Serbian coach is expected to coach Ma Qingdao West Coast. No matter where his future path points to, with his successful experience in Meizhou, I believe he will not lack the favor of Chinese league clubs.
