Guangxi Pingguo Halao’s official video social account announced that Brazilian coach André Gaspar has been appointed as the new head coach of the team.
André Gaspar, aged 51, has previously managed clubs such as Bragantino in Brazil, Daegu in South Korea, Al-Hazem in Saudi Arabia, Persiba Balikpapan in Indonesia, Rio Claro and Grande Rio in Brazil. During his time at Daegu, he led the team to an Asian Champions League victory over then Chinese Super League powerhouse Guangzhou Evergrande.
Gaspar played in the Chinese Jia-A League in 2003 under the name “André” for Qingdao Beilaite (now Qingdao Hainiu).