Losada out of Hong Kong head coach running, FA hunting Andersen successor
- Robert Losada commits to Eastern role, while Shinichi Chan and Tsui Wang-kit join player exodus to mainland China
Roberto Losada has quashed speculation he could become the new head coach of Hong Kong, after signing a new three-year contract with current employers Eastern.
The Hong Kong post has been vacant since Jorn Andersen quit last month to take over at Yunnan Yukun of China League One.
This week, the local football association publicly advertised for a head coach stipulating applications must be submitted by July 1.
Losada was quickly linked with the job following Andersen’s exit, given the Spaniard’s ability to marry the development of young talent with success on the field.
He led Eastern to 2023-24 FA Cup success, and after a season when his side won 23 and drew nine of their 36 matches, claimed a second successive Hong Kong coach of the year honour.
A brief assignment as Hong Kong assistant coach for this month’s World Cup qualifiers did not go to plan, however. Stand-in manager Wolfgang Luisser was not pleased with Losada’s appointment behind his back, and the 47-year-old then did not get a visa to travel for the away fixture in Turkmenistan.
