Pellegrini begins role with China Fortune

Chilean manager was hired by Hebei side back in June

Manuel Pellegrini, the former manager of English Premier League side Manchester City, has begun in his new role with Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune.

Luring high profile players and coaches from Europe with lucrative contracts has become common practice for CSL clubs in recent years, but the arrival of Pellegrini still caused a sensation within China's soccer circles.