According to Soccer Daily, there are roughly four directions in which the Darenians can survive, including continued blood transfusions from Wanda and waiting for the FA to refund the signing adjustment fee.
After the relegation of the Dalian people, the music department officially released a "thanks and apologies - always the 12th man" announcement, which was along the lines of: the team was relegated, we sincerely apologize. We must know the shame, and then be brave, catch up, work hard, try to return to the top league as soon as possible, and find the dignity of Dalian soccer players.
Since then, the few official messages released by the club have been either about the ladder or the selection of Lin Liangming and Wang Jinshuai to the national and Olympic teams. In short, none of the information was related to the dynamics of the first team. The captain consoled the players in the WeChat group, "After the league, everyone worked hard. Calm down and spend more time with your family."
However, some people intentionally fabricate and spread many rumors, causing Dalian fans' emotions to always fluctuate, including "Dalian People will make an announcement today, officially announcing its dissolution", "Dalian People and Zhixing merge, only one of the two teams can survive", "The Football Association informed Dalian to prepare for the 2024 season according to the Chinese Super League standard" ......
According to Soccer Daily, Dalian is saddled with a heavy historical debt, and relegation would be devastating for the club. If relegated, the "Chinese Super League shell" will not be easily discarded. Now it has become a team in China. The existence of a club with huge debts is questionable.
A senior Dalian soccer figure said, "The key for the Dalian guys is not whether they can fill the Chinese Super League, but whether they can pass the access. Even if the team is relegated, it will face survival issues next year." The future of Dalian soccer is certain, i.e., the fates of the three teams - Dalian Ren, Bank of Wisdom and Huayi - are firmly linked. Some people have exacerbated the conflict between Dalian People and Dalian Wisdom Bank, which is harmful to Dalian soccer.
There are roughly four directions for Dalian. First, Dalian related parties to bear all the operating costs of the club; second, the enthusiasm and possibility of voluntary investment in soccer by enterprises is almost zero, and Dalian related parties are needed to help the club to find investors; third, Wanda Group to continue to transfuse blood to the club; and fourth, to wait for the CFA to return the recruitment adjustment fee.
The Dalian staff is still working normally, but the truth is, they can't do anything. Head coach Xie Hui is missing. The voices of players such as Yan Xiangguan, Lin Longchang, He Yupeng, Wang Zhenao, Chen Rong, Fei Yu, etc. are not involved in the next step. Most of them chose to take a vacation or go to coaching courses to "recharge".
The Football Association has set a December 5 deadline for access for the new season, which many consider to be a life and death date for Dalian. Based on past experience, the start and deadline for access has been moved up this year, and the soccer association is expected to announce the access list within the year. Even if the Dalianese settle their debt for the time being, next year's budget will be a problem. Meanwhile, two-thirds of the first-team players' contracts are about to expire. With the club's life and death uncertain, a series of contract renewals, winter training and signings are impossible.
Some music departments reportedly dug into Dalian's corner in the second transfer, but all were rejected on the grounds of relegation. Nowadays, national brand players such as Wang Zhenao, Lin Liangming, He Yupeng and Huang Jiahui have to be hot property in the transfer market. Most want to suffer with the Darenians, but they can't wait indefinitely.
A lot of people are now planning for the worst, but no one wants to try to keep Dalian when the moment actually comes. The future of the club depends on Dalian's attitude, which will take time and a combination of considerations before a decision is made. But what Dalian needs most right now is time, besides money.
