Zhang Aolin's decision to move to China is undoubtedly a sudden storm for the Chinese men's soccer world. In the recently concluded Asian Cup, the Chinese men's soccer team suffered three consecutive defeats in the group stage, and even more shameful was no income. When the news of Zhang Aolin's choice to join the Japanese nationality came, countless fans heart welled up an indescribable taste, some people deep down hard to let go of, some people choose to understand, after all, he spent his childhood in Japan, received Japanese education, in addition to the parents of the Chinese blood, and China's emotional ties are not close. Through the photographs, we can even capture Zhang Aolin's trademark center-parted hairstyle, as if it were a testimony to the Japanese cultural imprint in his heart!
Looking back at the history of Chinese soccer, there have been similar players who have been accepted by foreign nationalities. Shi Jia Yi, a player from Shanghai, was once a teammate of Wang Song. Due to the scarcity of professional opportunities in China, he chose to seek development in Singapore in 2002. In 2005, the Singaporean men's soccer team's head coach, Avramovic, recognized his strengths, and Shi was eventually granted Singaporean citizenship. 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Singapore and China's men's soccer team were in the same group, and Shi made his debut in both matches. In the 2015 Asian Champions League, Shi Jia Yi and his former gymnasium classmate Wang Song had a fierce duel on the same field, with the two players fighting for the honor of their respective countries.
We probably don't need to get too hung up on this type of player transferring to another country. It is normal for everyone to form their own views on choices as they grow up. Just make sure that the future of the road they do not regret, enough.
