Despite the fact that Zeng Cheng's match appearances at Shenhua have been infrequent due to his injury troubles, the new owners who have taken over the leadership of the club have made a harsh demand for a collective pay cut for Zeng Cheng and other local players. Most of the local players compromised on this pay cut, however Zeng Cheng firmly refused. This stance led to a sharp turnaround in his relationship with Shenhua, and he failed to get a chance to play throughout the season.
Perhaps it is because Zeng Cheng has not played all season that few teams in the market dared to take a chance on signing him after he left Shenhua. As the first-team lists of the Chinese Super League teams were revealed, fans did not see Zeng Cheng's name on the lists. From this sign, the possibility of him not playing in the new season is extremely high. In this case, if Zeng Cheng officially announces his retirement in the future, fans will not be too surprised. We look forward to seeing Zeng Cheng continue to shine in other areas, and usher in a new peak in his career.
