In the early hours of May 6, a heavy news about the soccer world quietly fermented in Beijing time - Football Daily disclosed that iron defender Zhang Linpeng had resolutely chosen to join Shanghai Harbour after a long fiasco over unpaid wages. The move may seem like a decisive farewell to past experiences, but the Seaport club is treating it with great sincerity, seamlessly transferring Zhang's final year of his Guangzhou contract into the Seaport team.
According to Football Daily, Zhang Linpeng didn't hesitate to give up most of his unpaid salary when he said goodbye to Guangzhou, and Harbour Club returned the favor - not only retaining the remainder of his Guangzhou contract (which lasted for one year), but also transferring it in its entirety to the new owners. In the new season, Zhang Linpeng will join hands with Harbour to fight for the Chinese Super League title.
Recalling the official statement on April 29, Shanghai Harbour Club officially announced the return of Zhang Linpeng. In his 11-season long career with Guangzhou, Zhang played 328 matches for the team. As a defender, he not only played solid defense, but also contributed 18 goals. During this period, he won the AFC Champions League, Chinese Super League, CFA Cup and CFA Super Cup with the team.
