SINGAPORE: Singapore Premier League side Lion City Sailors have appointed AFC Champions League winner Kim Do-hoon as their new head coach, the club announced on Tuesday .
“I am delighted to be joining the Lion City Sailors. It’s hugely exciting to be part of such an ambitious project – the club has aspirations of becoming one of the top teams in the region, and I’m confident of delivering that success to the Sailors,” said Kim, who is a former South Korean international.“Before anything, however, I would like to thank Aurelio for the solid groundwork that he has put in place.
“Do-hoon also has a good record of helping players fulfil their potential. This was something that we considered strongly, given the number of young talents that we have at the club." Earlier this season, they made headlines following their signing of midfielder Diego Lopes for an estimated €1.8 million from Portugese side Rio Ave. The Brazilian is the first multi-million dollar signing in the history of the league.
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