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Jim McGuinness has ended his stay with Chinese Premier League side Beijing Sinobo Guoan and is looking to continue his coaching career back in Europe.
The 45-year-old joined the Chinese club in July under the former Bayer Leverkusen coach Roger Schmidt after almost five years of involvement with Celtic.
McGuinness released a statement, thanking Schmidt and club officials for the opportunity to advance his coaching career.
“The respect and hospitality that I have received since I arrived in Beijing has been fantastic. Every day working at the club has been thoroughly enjoyable,” said the former Donegal manager.
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“I would also like to thank manager Roger [Schmidt] for giving me the opportunity to be part of his management team. It has been an amazing experience working under a top European coach and I have learned so much from him.
“I feel my experience in Beijing has set me up for the next stage of my coaching development and I look forward to a new chapter in Europe.
“I wish Roger, my colleagues in the coaching staff and everyone at Beijing Sinobo Guoan the very best for the 2018 season.
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