Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 28 (Reporter Wei Hua) Cannavaro, head coach of Guangzhou evergrandetaobao club, announced on his personal microblog on the 28th that he would give up the position of head coach of Chinese men’s football.
Cannavaro led the Chinese men’s football team to participate in the China Cup held in Nanning in March this year. After the Cup, he did not reveal whether he would continue to coach the national football team in the future. On the evening of 28th, Cannavaro finally gave the answer: “Out of respect for China, a great country, I think it is necessary to announce my decision to give up the position of head coach of Chinese men’s football.” He said on Weibo.
Cannavaro expressed his gratitude to the Chinese Football Association, Guangzhou evergrandetaobao club, fans, peers and media on Weibo, but he said that if he coached the national team and club at the same time, I will have no time to care about my family.
According to Cannavaro, as early as a month ago, he had told Guangzhou Evergrande that he hoped to put his energy and time in the club to help the team achieve good results in the Super League and the Asian championship.
Finally, Cannavaro also wished the Chinese men’s football team good luck in the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifier.