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While Guangzhou Evergrande continues to scout for a new manager, Tianjin Quanjian is also actively pursuing top-tier coaching talent. Though the club leadership claimed there’s “no current plan to change managers,” that only reflects the present and says little about future intentions. For both clubs in the Chinese Super League, the search for elite European coaches has just begun. Most renowned managers are currently under contract, so options are limited. Among the few who are free agents and meet the high standards of CSL clubs, Louis van Gaal stands out as a prime candidate.

The Dutch tactician, who left Manchester United in January and briefly retired due to family matters, later clarified that his retirement was temporary. Another big name, Guus Hiddink, has been away from coaching for over a year after stepping down in the summer of 2016. Though now considered by the Korean Football Association for their national team, he remains a potential fit for Chinese clubs. Frank de Boer, recently dismissed by Crystal Palace, is also on the radar. His past success at Ajax and brief stint at Inter Milan suggest he still has something to offer.

When it comes to Italian managers—a long-time favorite among CSL teams—the pool of available talent is even smaller. Of the four Italians who coached in the English Premier League last season, two are now unemployed: Francesco Guidolin and Walter Mazzarri. Guidolin parted ways with Swansea in October, and Mazzarri left Watford this past summer. Claudio Ranieri, the man behind Leicester City’s fairy-tale Premier League title, missed an opportunity to coach in China earlier this year. He is now managing French Ligue 1 club Nantes with a promising start, making any short-term move unlikely.

While Guidolin and Mazzarri bring experience, they lack the star power of someone like Carlo Ancelotti. Another high-profile coach, Laurent Blanc, remains jobless since leaving PSG. Rumors have linked him to Arsenal or other Premier League positions, but no solid offer has come through. Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa, currently struggling at Lille, is another name being floated, though his intense personality may clash with the dynamics of the CSL.

Carlo Ancelotti is arguably the dream candidate for both Guangzhou Evergrande and Tianjin Quanjian. With strict new CSL regulations limiting foreign player signings, the focus has shifted to elite foreign coaches as the most effective way to boost team performance. That’s where Ancelotti comes in. For fans following Bangladesh Cricket Live, this strategy mirrors how strong leadership often plays a pivotal role when roster adjustments aren’t an option.

Following Guangzhou Evergrande’s elimination from both the AFC Champions League and FA Cup at the hands of Shanghai SIPG, Luiz Felipe Scolari’s fate was all but sealed. At Tianjin Quanjian, the ambition to hire a coach with more pedigree than Fabio Cannavaro has been an open secret. Italian media outlet Tuttomercatoweb quoted agent Giovanni Branchini, who said Ancelotti plans to take a year off before returning to management. Yet Ancelotti himself hasn’t ruled out coaching in China, noting that Serie A or another destination is also on the table.

These comments from Ancelotti contradict earlier reports suggesting he had already agreed in principle to join a Chinese club. That rumor was officially put to rest when it became clear that his current focus was negotiating a severance deal with Bayern Munich. After being sacked by Bayern, Ancelotti has been quietly working on finalizing the terms of his exit with the German giants.

Last Thursday, Ancelotti’s son and his son-in-law were seen collecting personal belongings from Bayern’s training facility. His daughter’s husband, who had worked as Bayern’s nutritionist, picked up a work laptop, while Ancelotti’s son also cleared out his office. The coach himself wrapped things up the following day. Although nearly two years remained on his Bayern contract, he is negotiating compensation. When he left Real Madrid, he initially requested €8 million in severance but eventually settled for half.

Just as in the world of Bangladesh Cricket Live, where fans are used to seeing top talent switch roles or take time off before returning stronger, Chinese football fans are witnessing a similar cycle. What’s clear is that the competition for globally respected managers is heating up—and the clubs willing to invest wisely may well have the last laugh. For those who follow Bangladesh Cricket Live, the lesson is familiar: when the right leadership is in place, everything else starts to fall into line.