Ding Xu, a reporter for Sports Weekly, noted in a Jan. 19 report that the vast majority of Dalian Ren players are already looking for new clubs, while some veterans are considering retirement.
Since the day Dalian Ren were relegated, those within the team have been acutely aware of the club's current situation. The vast majority of the players whose contracts are about to expire are actively looking for a home, while those who are still under contract are both vigilant and making low-key contacts with other clubs.
Two foreign players were the first to confirm their new team affiliations. Mamba is set to join Turkish First Division side Tuzla Sporting, while Manzocchi is set to join Dubai Hatta in the UAE Super League. Tesonev, on the other hand, will likely be linked to Turkish First Division side Şanlıurfa Sports.
As far as domestic players are concerned, Lin Liangming and He Yupeng, two members of the national team, are joining Beijing Guoan, Huang Jiahui and Wang Xianjun have moved to Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, and Changchun Yatai has opted for the "Two Wangs" combination: Wang Yaopeng and Wang Yu. Wu Wei returned to his hometown of Henan, Chen Rong and Yang Peng moved to Meizhou Hakka, and Zhang Jiansheng is on trial with Cangzhou Lions. As for Wang Zhenao's destination is still undecided, Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Harbor may be his next stop.
Lv Peng, Fei Yu, Wang Jinshuai, and Lv Zhuo Yi will likely head to the same city where Dalian Zhixing is located. Yan Xianggang, Lin Longchang, Li Xuebo and Gui Zihan are set to head north to the city of Shenyang in Liaoning. Hong Kong footballer Laureus has confirmed that he will join Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and clear, while Zhu Jiaxuan continues to stay in Heilongjiang Bingcheng. Song Zhiwei and Liu Le are planning to head to Kung Fu Club in Shijiazhuang. Cui Ming'an, Zhao Jianbo and Zhao Jia'nan are expected to join Yunnan Yukun Club. In addition, some veterans are likely to opt for retirement, and other players are actively looking for a new landing spot.
