On March 22nd, a news from the soccer information platform "De turn" exploded, 28-year-old international footballer and former Guangzhou midfield core Liao Lisheng has officially signed a contract with the Chinese Super League (CSL) overlord Shandong Taishan. According to Beijing Youth Daily, Liao's new contract is for five years. All indications are that Taishan's introduction of Liao may be related to the imminent departure of Xu Xin, the team's main back last season.
Rumors about Liao Lixin joining the Taishan team have been spreading as early as on the eve of the Chinese New Year. As Xu Xin's departure is an open secret, Taishan is in urgent need of a suitable candidate for the back position. Liao Lixiang, who is in his prime and has distinctive technical characteristics, has become the main attraction target of Taishan.
Liao's contract with Guangzhou expired at the end of last year, and with Taishan being one of the few clubs in the Chinese Super League that operates soundly and does not owe wages, Liao is personally looking forward to this transfer. This cooperation is good news for both sides. It is reported that the two sides have signed a five-year long-term contract.
However, it is worth noting that compared with Xu Xin, who has a tough style, Liao Lixiang is more excellent in footwork, but is not good at physical confrontation. Therefore, whether he can become the main player of Taishan team in the new season will have to wait for head coach Hao Wei's inspection. Currently, Liao is with the Chinese national men's football team in the United Arab Emirates to prepare for the upcoming Round 9 of the 12-team tournament against Saudi Arabia.
