Meizhou Hakka Football Club recently announced that Zhu Jiong has officially been appointed as the head coach of the first team, while Liu Yintao will serve as the team leader. This appointment was made on June 8, 2026, following discussions with relevant personnel, marking a strategic adjustment for the club in the new season. Zhu Jiong is an experienced coach known for his tactical style that emphasizes possession and ground control, having previously coached teams such as Nanchang Bayi and Nanchang Hengyuan. The club hopes that under his leadership, Meizhou Hakka will steadily progress in the upcoming matches and achieve their season goals. Liu Yintao, a long-time assistant to Zhu, brings a wealth of coaching experience, having led Shanghai Shenhua U21 to impressive results. Their synergy and collaboration will provide strong support for the tactical execution of Meizhou Hakka. Additionally, Joaquim Serafim has been appointed as the assistant coach, bringing valuable experience in youth training that will inject new energy into the team. All members of Meizhou Hakka warmly welcome the new coaching staff and look forward to their leadership in achieving great results in the upcoming matches, delivering exciting performances for the fans.