Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Beijing: Hebei China Fortune have released head coach Manuel Pellegrini from his contract, paving the way for the Chilean to make a return to the English Premier League.
Pellegrini, who joined Chinese Super League club Hebei in 2016, is tipped to succeed David Moyes at West Ham.
The Chilean manager, who led Manchester City to the EPL title in 2014, has been heavily linked with the Hammers job, as the London club tries to reassure supporters with a "high-calibre" appointment following a turbulent season.
Pellegrini joined Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune in 2016 after he was replaced at City by Pep Guardiola.
"We feel thankful for Pellegrini's contribution to our club, and wish him good luck in the future," Hebei said in a statement posted on Weibo.
Source: AFP