CHENNAI (India): Chennaiyin FC on Sunday announced the appointment of Csaba László as Head Coach for the 2020-21 season.
With more than two decades of coaching experience at club and international level, this will be the 56-year-old Romania-born Hungarian’s first stint in Asia.
László joins CFC at a momentous time with the club completing six years on August 28.
“I am incredibly proud and happy to become the Head Coach of Chennaiyin FC. It is my privilege to join the club on its completion of six successful years,” said László.
“I believe Chennaiyin is a close-knit family-like club that chases excellence with absolutely passionate fans by its side at all times. And I’m so happy now to be a part of this family. Together with my coaching staff, we will do everything possible to take Chennaiyin to greater heights.”
László brings with him a wealth of know-how, having coached in eight countries, including at the helm of two national teams.
Lauded by his peers as a fantastic coach, man-manager and a highly experienced tactician, CFC’s new Head Coach’s objective is to galvanize the team to a third Indian Super League title
“We are excited to bring Csaba (László) onboard as Head Coach and believe he has the perfect credentials to bring success to our club,” said Chennaiyin FC co-owner Vita Dani.
László’s playing career comprised a host of clubs in Romania, Hungary and erstwhile West Germany before he was forced to retire due to a knee injury at the age of 27.
His early coaching career included a spell at the Borussia Mönchengladbach B team, where he oversaw the discovery of several future stars, most notably German international and FIFA World Cup bronze medalist Marcell Jansen.
