With the above stats, it's easy to see that Lopez is a rare midfielder who can organize attacks and score. Such a foreigner is rare in today's Chinese Super League, and only Oscar, the Brazilian midfielder of Shanghai Port, has this ability.
With Lopez officially joining the club, Qingdao Sea Bulls have all five of their foreign aiders in place for this season. In addition to Lopez, Milovic and Boakye, the Sea Bulls club also extended the contracts of Kangua and Saric earlier this month.
It is also worth mentioning that Qingdao Hainiu has a new head coach this season, as former Henan head coach Yassen also joined the Hainiu team earlier this year. The former Bulgarian national team coach has extensive experience in the Chinese Super League and First Division. Besides Henan, he also coached Shijiazhuang Yongchang (Cangzhou Lions) and Beijing Beijing Control (Beijing Sport University).
It can be said that a series of massive signings by Qingdao Manatees this season have greatly strengthened the team's midfield and backfield. I believe they are now capable of breaking up with their big brother Shandong Taishan.The Manatees beat Shandong Taishan (Luneng) many times at home in the A era. I believe the Manatees can do the same this season.
So now Manatee's league target will never be as simple as relegation, getting into the top 10 goals in the league will be their ultimate goal.
