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Former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini appointed manager of Chinese Super League team Hebei China Fortune

Manuel Pellegrini is back in football after being appointed boss of Chinese Super League team Hebei China Fortune.

Pellegrini left Manchester City at the conclusion of last season, after three years in charge of the Etihad Stadium club.

City won the Premier League and League Cup in the Chilean's first season at the helm. But despite agreeing a contract extension last summer to extend his stay until 2017, Pellegrini announced in February he would be leaving with 12 months still to run on his deal.

Manuel Pellegrini won three domestic trophies in as many years in charge of Manchester City
Manuel Pellegrini won three domestic trophies in as many years in charge of Manchester City
The Chilean's final year in Manchester was dogged by speculation surrounding his future
The Chilean's final year in Manchester was dogged by speculation surrounding his future

The 62-year-old will replace former Everton midfielder Li Tie as manager at Hebei, where he will inherit a side that includes former Premier League trio Gervinho, Stephane Mbia and Gael Kakuta - who were with Arsenal, QPR and Chelsea respectively - in its ranks.