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Former Real Madrid coach joins Chinese club

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2015-09-24 13:37Xinhua Editor: Mo Hong'e

Former Real Madrid and Brazil coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has agreed to coach Chinese second-tier outfit Tianjin Songjiang, according to media reports on Thursday.

The 63-year-old will take charge of the club in January on an initial 12-month contract with the option of a second year, Globoesporte reported.

"Vanderlei will be the manager and participate in decisions like the modernization of the club's stadium and the hiring of staff," the news portal said.

Luxemburgo is also expected to take his own backroom staff.

Tianjin Songjiang are currently 11th in the standings and, with only four matches remaining in the season, have no chance of promotion to China's top division.

Defending Brazilian Serie A champions Cruzeiro sacked Luxemburgo earlier this month, four months after he was also dismissed by Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo.

Luxemburgo coached Brazil from 1998 to 2000 and had a 11-month spell as boss of Real Madrid in 2005.

He is the most successful manager in the history of Brazil's Serie A with five league titles.

 

  

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