Shanghai SIPG was interested in bringing in He Chao to carry the load in the golden dollar era of the Chinese Super League, but SIPG was deterred by Yatai's offer of up to 100 million dollars. As a result, SIPG gave up on He Chao and chose to join Evergrande. Now, He Chao is playing for Wuhan Sanzhen, and his price tag is about 10 million dollars. As long as Shanghai SIPG is willing to pay the price, He Chao is expected to join the team in the summer transfer window of the Chinese Super League.
For SIPG to perform well in the upcoming new Chinese Super League season, they need to increase their midfield control. Therefore, it is crucial to bring in a good back-row player. At this level, He Chao could be a good choice. He Chao is in his peak form and will be able to stabilize the back position for three years if he can join the team. Hopefully, He Chao will have the chance to join SIPG and he will surely reach a new peak under Muscat's leadership.
