Wolves shocked everyone with the announcement that Jeff Shi has left the club after the recent backlash from supporters.
The Wolves fans have made their feelings very clear about Jeff Shi with various chants at the former Molineux chief in various matches.
His recent interview about the club’s current situation made things even worse. Shi claimed that relegation to the Championship is ‘not that serious’, showing a total lack of care.
Shi will very much still be involved in the running of Fosun, but his responsibilities with Wolves are completely done.
A new chapter for Wolves and the supporters, but it’s vitally important that the club get their next appointment absolutely spot on.
Nathan Shi is set to step into Shi’s place for the time being, but it’s only on an interim basis.
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Wolves supporters will immediately think there is some kind of family connection between Jeff and Nathan Shi, but that is not the case at all.
Nathan Shi joined Fosun in 2016 and has been given a promotion to his biggest role with the company (Fosun).
He has extensive experience in the development of Fosun’s core business segments, with a strong track record in project execution, operational management, and resource integration.
Evidenced by his role as Director of Innovative Real Estate Financing and Special Projects at Club Med Development.
Nathan Shi’s first words after Wolves appointment
It’s important to take Nathan Shi’s first words with a pinch of salt, given what has gone on at the club over the past few years.
Here is what he had to say in an interview with Wolves.
“It is with great pride and honour that I join Wolverhampton Wanderers, a club with a rich and distinguished history in English football and deep roots in the city of Wolverhampton.
“I am privileged to have the opportunity to lead a club whose achievements, both on and off the pitch, are founded on collective effort, from our players and coaching staff to our employees, supporters, the Wolverhampton Council and the wider community. I am grateful for the trust the board has placed in me.
“At this important and challenging moment, I look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to build a stronger future and to help Wolves reach new heights. I believe that together, as one pack, we will move forward with belief, pride, ambition and unity.”
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