In pics: new sports general manager and new head coach of Beijing Guoan

Nick Montgomery, new head coach of Beijing Guoan, the Chinese Super League (CSL) club, speaks during a press conference at the Worker's Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Matthias Brosamer (R), new sports general manager of Beijing Guoan Football Club, and Nick Montgomery, new head coach of Beijing Guoan, the Chinese Super League (CSL) club, shake hands at the Worker's Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Matthias Brosamer (L), new sports general manager of Beijing Guoan Football Club, and Nick Montgomery, new head coach of Beijing Guoan, the Chinese Super League (CSL) club, shake hands at the Worker's Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Matthias Brosamer, new sports general manager of Beijing Guoan Football Club, speaks during a press conference at the Worker's Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Nick Montgomery, new head coach of Beijing Guoan, the Chinese Super League (CSL) club, reacts at the Worker's Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)