On January 4, Beijing Guoan player Li Lei departed for Switzerland to start his journey to stay in the ocean. At the time of farewell, Li Lei posted a message on his personal social media platform to thank Guoan for the cultivation over the past seven years.
I am very grateful to Guoan for cultivating me in these seven years, and to Mr. Luo for giving me a high platform, which made me grow from a silent player to a member of the national team. Thanks to Mr. Zhou for helping me in my difficult time. Now I have the opportunity to play in Europe and realize my childhood dream. Thank you to Guoan fans for their support over the past seven years. There is so much I want to say, I don't know where to start. From the first time I took the field at Gongti Stadium, I deeply felt the fan culture in Beijing. It was you who gave me a sense of belonging in Beijing and made me truly consider this city as my home. When you fight for your home, you put everything in second place. Chinese soccer is at a low point right now, and I hope I can do my part for Chinese soccer. I believe that as long as we are united and work hard, difficulties are temporary. As a practitioner, no matter whether it is the peak or the trough, I am willing to do my best to take care of her unreservedly, to love their own careers, and not forget the original intention.
