According to reporter Shen Wei, Taishan was interested in contacting Xie Weijun, however, the player eventually made a surprising decision and chose to continue playing for the Jinmen Tigers.
Shen Wei wrote this on his microblog, "Everyone, please stop spreading the rumors about Xiao Xie. Shandong did try to bring him in, but in the end he chose to stay with Jinmen Tigers. Xie emphasized that he has never forgotten his original intention, and that Mr. Yu has been kind to him, so he decided to stay and further improve himself. Let's all cheer for him in the new season. Tan Long has grown old and Xiao Xie's chance has come."
Looking back at the 2023 season, Xie Weijun appeared in 29 games as a starter for the Jinmen Tigers, including 10 starts. His stellar performance earned him seven goals and one assist, thus earning him the honor of being selected by the national team for the 36-team World Cup.
