Recently, our reporter got the news from informed sources within the CFA that the naturalized players of our national team who participated in the first six rounds of the 12-team tournament have expressed their desire to continue to represent the national team.
Given that Guangzhou is undergoing a strategic restructuring and may not be able to successfully complete contracts with previously signed naturalized players, all four of our national team's naturalized players are from Guangzhou, and there is speculation that they may refuse to represent the national team if they do not continue to receive high salaries. These concerns were further exacerbated by the news that Aixon left Guangzhou on the 12th to return to Brazil, where he is rumored to be joining Palmeiras.
Regarding the situation, a CFA source said, "As far as I know, no naturalized player has expressed reluctance to play for the national team, including Fernando. As for the issue of salary arrears, it is understandable that the naturalized players do not want to play in the Chinese Super League, they can choose to play overseas like Wu Lei and sign as Chinese players."
The source stressed that the naturalized players are not just in it for the money, they are eager to play in the World Cup tournament. Allan promised to return before leaving Brazil, and Ickxon has also said he is looking forward to a call-up to the national team.
