On January 3, Beijing time, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) officially announced the registration and transfer policy for the new season of the three-tier league. The winter transfer window of the Chinese Super League officially opened on January 4, and the number of foreign aiders has been increased, so that five foreign aiders can be arranged to start each game at the same time, but the first team list still has only five foreign aiders, and if six foreign aiders are registered, one person may be loaned out.
According to the official news from the Chinese Football Association (CFA), the timing of the 2023 transfer window for the three tiers of the league has been finalized. The winter transfer window for the Chinese Super League and First Division begins on January 4th and ends on February 28th. The summer transfer window opens on June 17th and ends on July 15th. The winter transfer window for the second division is longer, until March 8, giving teams more time to add players. Taian Tianfu's squad for the new season is likely to be a lot different, and this winter break has been a highlight of the squad reshuffle.
In terms of player imports, there is still no limit to the quota of players who can be transferred this season, meaning that teams can completely change a lineup. Players from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, according to the original rules, can have a registration quota for each team in the Chinese Super League and First Division teams. The rules for naturalized players also remain unchanged. In Taishan's case, Delgado could enjoy domestic player status for the 2024 season, but his stay is unclear. Fernando was a domestic player at Taishan last season and had his ups and downs, but he is still recognized for his ability. If both Fernando and Delgado stay with the team, only one of them can be registered under the domestic player status, so Taishan should also make a choice.
In terms of foreign aid, the total number of registered foreign aiders in the new season of the Chinese Super League is still seven, i.e. two transfer window periods. Each team can only register a maximum of seven foreign aiders, the number of registered foreign aiders is six, the same as last season. The reporter understands that the current policy shows that even if a team registers six foreign aiders, only five can be selected to enter the new season's first team list, which means that the sixth foreign aiders will not be able to participate in the league, and can be rented to other teams, or stay with the team to register for the AFC Champions League. The biggest change in this rule compared to last season is that five foreign aiders can start at the same time. This is an increase in the foreign aid quota compared to last season when only four foreign aiders started at the same time.
For Taishan, with Fellaini and Moises leaving the team, there is still room to strengthen with only three foreigners, Jadson, Kressan and Pato, at this stage. Sources indicate that Taishan have basically decided on two frontline foreigners to replace Moises and Fellaini. If Taishan want to sign a sixth foreigner, the original three may be loaned out as he will not be able to play in the Chinese Super League.
In this case, if Taishan signed a sixth foreign aid, more in line with the needs of the midfield foreign aid, then the striker Pato may be loaned out. Of course, Taishan's foreign aid adjustment also depends on the choice of the coaching staff, the new season league configuration of 5 foreign aid rules remain unchanged, but a single game at the same time changes, Choi Kang-hee how to adjust the team lineup, it is worth noting. According to the arrangement, Taishan team has about 10 days of vacation, after the team regrouped, the team's personnel adjustment will have a clearer answer.
