Despite earlier reports that they were looking to appoint a foreign new head coach, Malaysia Super League side Melaka United have decided to retain Zainal Abidin Hassan's service for the 2021 season.
In a press conference held on Friday, association deputy president Datuk Wira Yusoff Mahadi announced that the former Malaysia international has been re-signed for another season.
"Although the team has underperformed somewhat this season, but the club still trust him to improve on their performance next year."
The 59-year old Zainal has been with the Mousedeer since the 2019 season, and in 2020 only managed to guide them to a ninth-place finish.