Qingdao Football Club (QFC) has appointed a new head coach for the upcoming season, following the resignation of previous head coach Li Jie.

The club's chairman, Chen Zhenping, said that he was confident in the new coach and hoped that he would be able to lead Qingdao FC back to the top tier of Chinese football.

Li Jie had been the head coach at Qingdao FC since 2019, and he left the club after the club's relegation from the Chinese Super League. However, he did not leave with any regrets, as he had worked hard to bring success to the club.

In his new role, Li Jie will aim to build a strong team around him and ensure that Qingdao FC remains competitive in the league. He will also work on developing young talent and nurturing the future of the club.

"I am excited to take over this club," Li Jie said. "I have seen the progress of Qingdao FC in recent years and I know that we can achieve more if we work together."

Despite the departure of former head coach Li Jie, Qingdao FC is still hopeful of achieving success in the coming season. The club has a talented squad with promising young talents, and they are looking forward to challenging the league leaders and gaining valuable experience under their new coach.

In conclusion, Qingdao FC has appointed a new head coach who has a proven track record of building successful teams. With Li Jie's guidance, Qingdao FC is likely to continue making progress and achieving success in the upcoming season.