The former Wales manager, 48, leaves with the club second from bottom in the Chinese Super League table.
Browsing: Chris Coleman
The Welshman has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at the Stadium of Light and arrives on the back of six memorable years as Wales boss, during which time he managed his country into the top ten of FIFA’s world rankings and an incredible run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
The 26-year-old has scored six goals for Chris Coleman’s side to put them on the brink of reaching a major tournament for the first time since 1958