Seo Sang Interview: The Love of Soccer and the Team's Transformation
February 18 - In an interview on Football Night, Xu Shang, an investor in the music department of Chinese Super League powerhouse Qingdao West Coast, talks about the team's current situation and future, and how he sees soccer as his whole life.
Talking about operations
Xu Shang said bluntly: last year, the club may only need to invest 50 million to 60 million yuan to avoid relegation, but this year the situation is very different. In order to maintain the current level, we may have to prepare 80 million or even 100 million dollars.
Talking about the team's transformation
Talking about the transformation of the team, Xu Shang said that since Ge Zhen joined the team, he was shocked at the level of the team, and even bluntly said, "How can your team hang around in the First Division?" Ge Zhen then brought the rules and regulations of his former team, which we adjusted according to the actual situation. We sat down together as a team and professionalized the team. Although we still look amateurish in the Super League, we are trying to improve. Why did you invite Hisashi Kurosaki's team? Because I want to revolutionize the team.
Talking about investment promotion
Xu Shang revealed that the team's chest, back and naming rights have not yet been implemented. On the one hand, the environment is poor, on the other hand, Chinese soccer is in the doldrums, many companies are holding a wait-and-see attitude.
Talk about a love of soccer
Seo-Shang shared his love for soccer: "In the past, many coaches said I like to get involved in techniques and tactics, but in reality I never really did. I love soccer and consider it my life. I like to integrate into the team and play alongside everyone. As an investor, I can't always stay in the lounge. I told Hisashi Kurosaki that when you need it, I will go into the lounge and cheer you on; if you don't need it, I won't bother you."
