Wednesday 14 June 2017 13:16, UK
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has been sacked by Chinese club Shenzhen after just six months in charge, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
The 69-year-old replaced Clarence Seedorf as manager of the second-tier side in December but a poor run of form has seen him axed.
Eriksson, who managed England between 2001 and 2006, failed to inspire a promotion charge and mustered only five wins from 13 league games.
The Guangdong-based side are fourth in League One after a winless eight-game run and announced Eriksson's departure on their official website.
"The negotiations between the two sides were very smooth, leaving only some details to be completed by lawyers," read a statement.
Eriksson, who managed Shanghai SIPG and Guangzhou R&F in the Chinese Super League prior to his appointment at Shenzhen, will be replaced by Wang Baoshan.
The Swede has managed the national teams of Mexico and the Ivory Coast, as well as three clubs in England.
Eriksson has worked in nine countries: Sweden, Portugal, Italy, England, Mexico, Ivory Coast, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and China throughout a 40-year management career.
