On November 1, Qingdao Daily reporter Sun Fei brought a report: in recognition of Alan's contribution to Qingdao West Coast, a tide of gratitude surged, and many Qingdao fans have selected heartfelt gifts for him.
At 15:30 the following day, Qingdao West Coast, a team that has just completed relegation, will face Wuhan Sanzhen, who are two points ahead, in the final game of the Chinese Super League on the road. A three-point win would see Qingdao West Coast climb to ninth place in the standings.
As of this season, the 35-year-old Alan has played 25 matches in the Chinese Super League, 22 of them as a starter, scoring 11 goals and registering four assists. His outstanding performance is not only notorious, but widely known, and has even brought him back to the ranks of the Chinese men's soccer team.
Alan's contribution to Qingdao West Coast has been extraordinary, and recently, many loyal Qingdao fans have been sending him elaborate gifts to honor him. Whether Alan will continue to wear the West Coast uniform next season remains to be seen.
