Qingdao City Football Club (QFC) has announced the appointment of a new coach for their team, Qingdao CSL (China League Soccer). The club was previously led by former Chinese national team captain Wang Hong, who was fired in July after failing to secure a top-flight position.

The new coach, who is currently based in Europe, will take over from current manager Liu Wei, who has been with Qingdao since 2017 and has a track record of success at various levels of the Chinese football league system.

Liu Wei has had a successful stint at Qingdao, leading them to two consecutive top-division titles during his time there. He has also overseen the development of several promising young talents, including Lu Xuan and Lin Hengyu, who have made impressive contributions to the club's squad.

The new coach will be tasked with reviving Qingdao's fortunes and securing a top-flight spot in China's top-tier league. It remains to be seen how well he can do so, but with the current state of the Chinese football league system, it is likely that they will need to make some significant changes if they want to improve their chances of promotion next season.

Overall, the appointment of a new coach is a positive step forward for Qingdao's football club, and we can expect to see more improvement in the near future.