Leonid Slutsky explained his departure from "Shanghai Shenhua"

      Russian coach Leonid Slutsky has officially left his position as head coach of "Shanghai Shenhua," announcing this after the team's third consecutive defeat in the Chinese championship. He personally commented on his decision at a press conference, and his words were quoted on the club's official page on the social network Weibo. "I want to tell everyone that today is my last match as the coach of 'Shanghai Shenhua,' so I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 'Shenhua' fans, my players, the coaching staff, and the leaders at all levels," Slutsky stated. He also expressed hope that the team would perform well in the upcoming matches and advance further in the national Cup this year. The specialist emphasized that his time at "Shenhua" has been an unforgettable period in his life. "I gave it my all, but when I realized that there are things I cannot change, I felt it was time to leave," the coach explained. In conclusion, he wished the club all the best for the future.

      Recall that Slutsky has been in charge of "Shanghai Shenhua" since January 2024 and during this time won the Chinese Super Cup twice with the team. His dismissal followed three consecutive defeats in the Chinese Super League.

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