Bulgarian coach Yasen Petrov, a soccer star across Europe and Asia, will soon take charge of the Qingdao Manatees with his rich coaching experience. According to the Peninsula Metropolis Daily News, the coach is making preparations to come to China and is expected to set foot in Qingdao as the New Year rings in.
The top management of Qingdao Hainiu Club has made it clear that the suspense of the new season's head coach has been solved, and it's none other than the legendary Bulgarian coach. Yasen Petrov, a name with a strong affinity for Chinese soccer, is especially loved by fans in Wuhan and Shijiazhuang. Since 1997, when he set foot on the Chinese soccer field as a player, Arsene has had an unbreakable relationship with Chinese soccer. His coaching career has been a highlight, from Wuhan Yaqi to Shijiazhuang Yongchang, he has earned the reputation of being the "most pro-people manager", sharing the joys and sorrows of the fans, and is very popular. 2013, he coached Shijiazhuang Yongchang for the first time, and the following year, he led the team to the Super League success, ranked seventh in the Chinese Super League, and then stepped down in 2016. 2018, he returned to Yongchang to play for the team. returned to Yongchang and played for the team for ten months. In addition, Henan Jianye and Beijing Beitian University also left his valuable footprints.
It is reported that Yassen will be accompanied by two assistant coaches when he arrives in China. The Qingdao Manatees will also retain their original Chinese coaching team, and the list of new coaches is expected to be officially unveiled next week.
