BEIJING, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Gabriel Garcia has been appointed head coach of the struggling Chinese Super League (CSL) side Nantong Zhiyun.
"From today, the former Barcelona star will coach Zhiyun for the remainder of this season," the Nantong side said in a statement on Friday.
Garcia's appointment means Nantong Zhiyun have parted ways with David Patricio, who guided the newly-promoted side to two wins, three draws and seven losses this season.
Nantong Zhiyun currently sit 14th in the 16-team CSL table with nine points, two points clear of the relegation-threatened bottom side Dalian Pro. ■