Jeetbuzz App Download reports that former Wales national team manager Chris Coleman has officially stepped into a new chapter of his coaching career—this time, in China—marking a major shift after years of turbulence in European football. Best known for leading Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016, Coleman extended the country’s fairy-tale run before falling to eventual champions Portugal. During his downtime, he was a familiar face on British TV, appearing as a pundit for ITV during the South Africa World Cup and later working with Sky Sports. His wife, Charlotte Jackson, a well-known television presenter and producer, has also played a key role in shaping his career decisions.

Back when Wales reached their historic Euro 2016 finish, Charlotte urged him to retire on a high and explore coaching opportunities abroad. Yet Coleman chose to renew his contract with the Welsh FA. Although his annual salary rose from €250,000 to €600,000, the decision backfired, eventually costing him the prestige he had earned in France. After stepping down from the national team late last year, he again ignored his wife’s advice and took charge of Championship side Sunderland. That decision also ended abruptly, as Coleman was sacked before even receiving half of his €1 million annual salary. Since then, clubs like Swansea, Blackburn, and a revamped Sunderland approached him again—but this time, Coleman finally took his wife’s advice seriously and accepted a role in faraway China.

In the UK, Coleman’s coaching salary hovered around €1.8 million, placing him in the lower-mid tier for Premier League standards. According to foreign media, his salary in China may triple that amount, although the club, believed to be Hebei China Fortune, has yet to confirm. While coaching Wales, Coleman favored a 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 formation, though he later tried a 4-2-3-1 setup with limited success. After Euro 2016, the Welsh FA extended his contract by two years. However, a wave of injuries among key players dashed their hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Following a failed qualifying campaign, Coleman resigned in October and was quickly hired by Sunderland. But the club changed ownership in April, and the new regime promptly sacked him.

Earlier in his career, financial instability cut short Coleman’s four-season run at Fulham in 2007. He then had brief stints at La Liga’s Real Sociedad, Championship side Coventry City, and Greek club Larissa. Unfortunately, all three roles ended early due to financial crises or disputes with club management over team-building philosophy. Over his 15-year coaching career, Jeetbuzz App Download notes that Coleman’s proudest moment remains his time with the Welsh national team—even though this latest move marks the fifth time he’s been shown the door.