On July 28, Shandong Taishan officially announced the signing of foreign aid Mateusz Pato. The 28-year-old Brazilian center forward will also officially begin his journey to the Chinese Super League. On social media, Mateus Pato expressed strong expectations for Shandong Taishan, while also recognizing Taishan's glory over the years. It looks like he's done some homework and "will come", worthy of a veteran of the Asian game.
It's official, looking forward to an adventure in the Premier League.
Speaking about his arrival in the Chinese Super League, Mateus Pato said that he is more than willing to embark on a new adventure and will try to write exciting new stories about his time in China. Mateus Pato arrived in Jinan yesterday and officially met his teammates on the 27th while starting his training program.
It is reported that Shandong Taishan's Cui Kangxi coaching staff has prepared for his joining. He has arranged in-depth studies and programs to meet his match requirements and tactical adaptations. Although there are few descriptions and introductions about him on the internet, the Shandong coaching staff is still confident about him.
VS arch rivals battle 1, fateful choices?
The July 30th home game against Guoan will likely be Matheus Pato's debut. By then, the outside world will be watching to see what level he will play at. This game is also interesting. If you want to know the "connection" between Taishan and Guoan, there are too many. Could Pato play the role of team killer? Did the first game capture the hearts of the Taishan supporters? Anyway, the opportunity is created for him. How he plays will depend on whether he has the real skills or not.
Imagine what kind of script Pato's Chinese Super League journey would have started with if he had scored a goal or even a hat-trick vs. Guoan. Media blow-ups are inevitable. Of course, if you play poorly, the confidence blow will come. Anyway, the arrangement is really interesting, a choice of fate.
Mateusz Pato had an outstanding performance in the Indonesian Super League for the Indonesian state of Borneo last season. Not only did he get 25 goals, but he also managed to win the Indonesian Super League's top scorer, which was wildly touted by the Indonesian media.28-year-old Mateus Pato is relatively familiar with the Asian game. It is effective in countries such as South Korea and Indonesia, so the style of play in the Chinese Super League should not be unfamiliar.
Ultimate ability to be good, a true 9
Mateus Pato is more of a finisher than other traditional Brazilian players. He can do well with the shooting assignments that coaches set up during the game, and can also use his ability to create some space, which is the main reason why he was able to kill all four sides in Indonesia. Herein lies the main purpose of Shandong Taishan's signing. Cui hopes to enrich the team's offensive sets through his finishing ability.
After all, when it comes to Shandong Taishan, most people's first impression is of the header bombing brigade led by Fellaini. If you can actually sign a No.9, you can not only free up Fellaini, but also help the team's rich attacking style. Can Mateusz take on this role and shine in the Chinese Super League like his "namesake" Pato? The answer will be announced on the 30th.
