"Mr Eriksson is a world-known experienced manager.... We hope his arrival will help Shenzhen attract the world's attention," Shenzhen said in a statement, quoted by Shanghai Daily.
Eriksson, 68, replaced Dutchman Clarence Seedorf, who was appointed Shenzhen coach in July, but failed to win promotion to the Chinese top flight.
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(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
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