Chengdu Chengdu FC chairman and general manager resign, head coach Aloisi resigns

China News Service, Chengdu, November 9th (Reporter Liu Zhongjun) On the evening of November 9th, Chengdu Rongcheng Football Club Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Chengdu Rongcheng") issued two announcements in succession. Wang Lei resigned as chairman of the club and Wu Bo resigned as general manager of the club; John Aloisi no longer served as the head coach of Chengdu Rongcheng Football Club, and his team members also resigned. The announcement did not provide a reason for the resignation or departure. Aloisi only took over the team in January this year and has been coaching for less than a season.

The resignation and departure occurred after the team lost the league championship that they almost won. On the afternoon of November 8, in the final round of the 2026 Chinese Super League, Chengdu Chengdu Team played away against Shandong Taishan Team. Before the game, the Chengdu Chengdu team ranked first with 52 points. As long as they don't lose, they can win the first Chinese Super League championship trophy in team history.

However, the Chengdu Chengdu team lost to the Shandong Taishan team 2-3. Dalian Yingbo team, which kicked off at the same time, defeated Tianjin Jinmen Tigers 3-1 at home. The two teams ended up with 52 points. The Chengdu Chengdu team fell behind due to their head-to-head record, ranking second and finishing second.

At 18:04 on the 8th, Chengdu Chengdu issued a "Letter of Apology" through the official WeChat platform, saying "I'm sorry" to fans, media, partners, event staff and all friends who follow the team. "This season's journey has come to an end, and we regret not being able to stand on the highest podium." The letter read, "There are winners and losers in the competitive arena. We deeply feel that our skills are inferior to others, respect the results, and accept every experience calmly."

The letter also mentioned that the team will face up to the ups and downs and shortcomings that occurred during the season, and will turn the regrets at this moment into motivation to become stronger, and turn criticism from all parties into a spur to move forward.