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Indonesian media made a shocking claim about Shin Tae-yong's name as the Chinese coach.
Indonesia's TV One News shed light on the rumors of Shin Tae-yong's appointment to the Chinese national team on the 15th (Korea time), saying, `The main reason China is trying to recruit Shin Tae-yong to replace Franco Ivankovic.'
Coach Shin Tae-yong has recently emerged as a candidate for the Chinese national team. China recently terminated its contract with head coach Branko Ivankovic. According to local media in China, a clause is inserted between the Chinese Football Association and Ivankovic that allows him to terminate the contract without penalty if he fails to pass the third qualifying round. Shin was mentioned as one of Ivankovic's replacement candidates.
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Shin has not yet been in charge since leaving Indonesia in January. Starting with the elimination of the Mitsubishi Cup, there was a sudden noise, and Chairman Eric Tohir, who reportedly wanted a Dutch coach with the addition of naturalized Dutch players, shook the team. In the end, coach Shin devoted himself to Indonesia for a long time, but he could not avoid being replaced. Currently, he is developing his capabilities as an administrator as a vice chairman of the Korea Football Association and a part-time head of Seongnam FC.
China sent out Ivankovic after failing to advance to the World Cup finals for six consecutive times since the 2002 World Cup between Korea and Japan, and is reportedly considering Shin Tae-yong, who saved Indonesia's hopes for the World Cup finals, as a candidate. Indonesia's CNN Indonesia said, `Coach Shin is considered the right person to restore the honor of Chinese soccer. He gained attention in Indonesia and made historical achievements in several competitions. China's love call is not the first time, either. Before taking over as Indonesia's coach in 2019, he also received a love call from China, he claimed.
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However, some Indonesian media argued that Shin's love call from the Chinese national team was not just because of his ability. TV One News reported 'Shin Tae-yong is mentioned as a candidate for the Chinese national team in recognition of his contribution to building the Indonesian soccer image. He changed Indonesia's performance significantly. The Chinese national team has revealed why they want him strongly. The first is evaluated as having experience in Asian soccer tournaments, and the second is annual salary. Shin Tae-yong's salary is lower than Ivankovic's. It is reported that only one third of the candidates are from China." Shin said he has emerged as a candidate for China due to his salary.
Meanwhile, some Chinese media argue that the Chinese national team will appoint Chung Zi, a former Chinese legend, instead of outstanding coaches such as Shin Tae-yong. Jungz, who also spent his career in Europe, including Charlton Athletic and Celtic, later served as head coach of the Chinese national team with coach Ivankovic after serving as head coach of Guangzhou FC.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
