After the end of last season's Chinese Super League, the ability of some teams to continue to survive has become a topic of conversation for outsiders, with the three relegated teams adding insult to injury and a hotspot for clubs to disband. Sure enough, just when the outside world was worried, Wuhan Changjiang was the first to quit, the club had no choice but to leave, and investors were disheartened; for Guangzhou, Wuhan Changjiang's departure meant the first addition. Once the 18 teams quit the competition, Guangzhou will return to the top league, which will be more favorable to the club's development.
However, just as we were expecting to make amends, Guangzhou's existential crisis has emerged, depending on the attitude of investors. After some twists and turns, the latest news shows that Guangzhou won't quit the game, but also won't invest too much in the rise and will most likely keep the cost low, just like the 2022 season. Not only that, but due to the team's relegation, some of the original starters are leaving one by one. While the next home for the likes of Wei Shihao, Yan Dinghao and Yang Liyu has yet to be determined, it is clear from the fact that rising stars such as Wu Shaocong and Tan Kaiyuan are actively studying abroad.
Of course, if the money can't keep up, it means that signings are limited, so it's likely that they will be picked up by the FA. Coupled with some of last season's standout performers, once the internationals leave, Guangzhou's operating costs will be further reduced and it's unlikely that results will be sacrificed. Of course, it would also be a relief for investors and there is no need to give up.
As for the additions that the outside world is concerned about, in fact, from the point of view of the Guangzhou team, whether they are playing the Chinese Super League or the Central League in the new season, their investment model will not change much. The probability of the current coaching staff remains unchanged. Zheng Zhilai is still the head coach. Even though he was relegated last season, Zheng Zhi still showed the value of young players. It can also be said that Zheng Zhi and the club grew together and the former became the hero of the first team.
In addition, the fact that veterans such as Zheng Zhi and Huang Bowen stayed on to coach the team actually reflects their affection for their old employer, and this relationship has brought the two sides closer together. However, actual experience has proven that once the All China Class continues to be used, Guangzhou is a hotspot for relegation, whether they return to the Chinese Super League or remain in the Central League, and fans need to be mentally prepared.
