Chinese federation hires Lippi to coach national team

After previously managing Guangzhou, Marcello Lippi is returning to China. The former Italy manager has in fact been hired by the Chinese federation to manage their national team, he signed a two year contract with an annual salary of €20 million a year. Lippi won't have the double duty of also managing Guangzhou since the club hired Luis Scolari who will be introduced on October 28th. Lippi is returning to Asia to start the next chapter of his career.