André Villas-Boas has been appointed coach of Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG on a reported salary of £11m a year. The former Chelsea and Tottenham manager replaces Sven-Goran Eriksson following the Swede’s sacking. It is his first job since leaving Zenit St Petersburg in May. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Read more“Andre Villas-Boas is the leading young manager in European football, with a huge amount of passion and coaching experience,” read a Shanghai SIPG statement. Eriksson was sacked on Friday after being appointed in 2014.

Source: The Guardian November 04, 2016 09:12 UTC