After much deliberation, Alan decided to turn down the olive branch from Ivankovic. However, luck seemed to be with him all the time, and in his matches for Qingdao West Coast, Alan performed well. Whenever the game was in a stalemate, Alan was always quick to step up and become the turning point of the team. As a result, Alan's form is excellent, and he has secured a starting spot in the national team, so it seems that there will not be too many twists and turns in the future.
This may be the last time in his career to participate in the world preliminaries, Alan is full of cherished to represent the national football team in the 2026 World Cup preliminaries. If he can help the national team to reach the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, then Alan may be able to fulfill his dream of the World Cup and fill the regrets of his career. The striker, who won the UEFA Cup Golden Boot, is sure to exceed expectations in the national soccer team.
