On August 26th, Beijing time, Nantong Zhiyun Football Club ushered in a new leader. Cao Rui, the former famous player of Jiangsu Sun Tian, with his deep soccer background and rich life experience, officially took over the coaching whip and became the new head coach of the team. The news was like a lightning in summer, instantly igniting the passion of Nantong soccer. However, before that, the fans of Nantong Zhiyun were still immersed in the departure of another soccer star, Xie Hui. Xie Hui, who was suspended by the club for inappropriate remarks after drinking, eventually chose to peacefully terminate his contract with the team, leaving behind a lot of regrets. [Official Announcement Under the friendly negotiation between both parties, Coach Cao Rui will officially take up the position as the head coach of Nantong Zhiyun's first-team from now on. This new star in the soccer world will lead the players of Nantong Zhiyun to the green battlefield for the first time as the head coach and fight for the soccer career of Nantong! Cao Rui, born on October 2, 1981 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, is an outstanding talent cultivated by the authentic Jiangsu soccer. Cao Rui received professional training in Nanjing Gulou No.1 Middle School since he was young, and his soccer career started from there. From Nanjing Gulou No. 1 Middle School to Jiangsu Provincial Team, and then to become the main player of Jiangsu Team, Cao Rui used his own strength to interpret the title of "son of soccer". In the 2000 season, Cao Rui started his professional journey in Jiangsu Sun Tian. He made his professional debut against Qingdao Hailifeng on March 30th of the same year in the League B. In his 12-year career, Cao Rui made 147 appearances for Jiangsu and contributed 3 goals. Retirement After his retirement, Cao Rui did not choose to stay away from soccer. He started his career as a team manager and continued to learn and gain experience, and in 2013, at the age of 31, he became the reserve team coach of Jiangsu Suntian. 2014 season, Cao Rui joined the coaching staff of Jiangsu, and in the last season, as an assistant coach, he won the highest honor of the Central League for the team. Cao Rui, a representative of Jiangsu's new generation of local coaches, has won the hearts of fans and teammates with his steady character, humorous conversation and strong collective concept. He is affable and can establish a deep understanding with the players. Now, this young and full of potential Nantong Zhiyun will provide Cao Rui with a stage to show his talent, and I believe that Nantong's soccer future will be more brilliant because of him!
