Former champions Jeonbuk hire Di Matteo as technical advisor



RUMAHBARUAGAN.COM - Former Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo has been appointed technical adviser at two-time Asian champions Jeonbuk Motors, the South Korean club said on Wednesday.

Jeonbuk, coached by ex-South Korea international defender Kim Sang-sik.

finished runners-up behind Ulsan Hyundai in the K-League last season.

ending a run of five consecutive title wins.

Di Matteo led Chelsea to the UEFA Champions League and FA Cup titles in 2012 while filling the manager's role as a caretaker after the sacking of Andre Villas Boas.

The former Italy international was appointed full-time by the club in June 2012 but was sacked five months later. 

He has since had short managerial stints at Schalke and Aston Villa.

Source: Reuters

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