Late at night, when the land of China is still immersed in the tranquility of the holiday, the Chinese Super League powerhouse Meizhou Hakka Football Club, a heavy news shocked the soccer world: Serbian coach Milan Ristic officially announced on social media platforms that he stepped down from the team's coaching whip, which means that he said goodbye to the next season of Meizhou Hakka.
In his farewell letter, Ristic recalled fondly: "People of Hakka, fans, thank you for these three wonderful years. You have given me so much and I have returned the favor with loyalty. I will always be your warrior, and you will always be in my heart. We part today and hope to meet again in the future. Goodbye, Hakka, thanks for having you guys, I will always carry a great love for you in my heart." He then shared photos of his tribute to the fans to convey his gratitude.
Born in 1981, Ristic has been at the helm of Meizhou Hakka since February 2021, and in the 2021 season he led the team to 75 points in 34 rounds of league matches, narrowly finishing as runners-up in the league.In the 2022 season, under his coaching, Meizhou Hakka reached a new high in its history with a ninth-place finish, even overtaking the traditional giants, Shanghai Shenhua.In the 2023 season, the team continued to play at a high level and finished in mid-table with an 11th-place finish in the league. high level of play, finishing 11th in the league and staying in the middle of the table.
After Ristic's departure from Meizhou Hakka, his next stop is a matter of speculation. Sources say that the Serbian coach is expected to coach Qingdao West Coast, and no matter where his future path leads him, I believe that he will not be short of olive branches from the Chinese league, thanks to his brilliant resume in Meizhou.
