After careful consideration by the club’s board of directors, David Patrício is officially appointed as the head coach of Nantong Zhiyun’s first team starting from today. In the 2024 season, he will once again take up the coaching role and lead the team to strive for our seasonal objectives! At the same time, we welcome Assistant Coach Ivan Baptista, Goalkeeping Coach Felipe Peralta, and Medical Director Carlos Donis. Together, let’s fight for Nantong in 2024!
A young manager who has consistently demonstrated dedication on the coaching bench, the Portuguese, who joined the team in 2019, has a profound understanding of Zhiyun’s spirit and culture. After a brief stint coaching the first team in the 2023 season, David assumed the role of Technical Director.
Commenting on his return as the head coach of Nantong Zhiyun, David said: “This is a great opportunity, both for me personally and for the players. It’s a chance for us to showcase ourselves and prove ourselves. I will lead the team to achieve our seasonal goals, for all the fans who support us.”