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Nicolas Anelka named Mumbai City player-manager
Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka has been named player-manager of Mumbai City.
Anelka, 36, played for the Indian Super League side last season under ex-Manchester City manager Peter Reid.
"He impressed us all with his tactical knowledge and excellent motivational skills," said Mumbai City co-owner and Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.
Anelka has filled a player-coach role before during a season spent at Chinese club at Shanghai Shenhua in 2012.
The Frenchman only managed two goals in seven league games in his first season at Mumbai but returns as the club's 'marquee' player, meaning he is eligible for a higher salary.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33381031
Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka has been named player-manager of Mumbai City.
Anelka, 36, played for the Indian Super League side last season under ex-Manchester City manager Peter Reid.
"He impressed us all with his tactical knowledge and excellent motivational skills," said Mumbai City co-owner and Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.
Anelka has filled a player-coach role before during a season spent at Chinese club at Shanghai Shenhua in 2012.
The Frenchman only managed two goals in seven league games in his first season at Mumbai but returns as the club's 'marquee' player, meaning he is eligible for a higher salary.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33381031