Entering the end of the year, and ushered in the annual access test, the Chinese Super League lords have been riveted to try to overcome the difficulties. The original Dec. 5 access deadline, although grace to Dec. 15, but left the team to resolve unpaid wages and debt is not enough time. If they can make it work, it will be a success. If the entry threshold is harsh, I fear half of the teams will face an existential crisis. Beijing Guoan is also in a difficult situation, but access is not a problem. It's not a big deal. The players are united and the club is responding positively.
Looking back at the past two seasons, Guoan has not let foreign aid become a short board despite financial constraints. Regardless of strength, from Adebenelo and Dabrow to De Souza and Ademi, Guoan has paid a heavy price. The main reason why Guoan suffered a transfer ban stems from the introduction of Fernando in the 2019 season, now four years later. At the time, Vieira was injured and Guoan took Fernando on an emergency loan, which was bought out in the 2020 winter window for €9.6 million.
Midway through the 2021 season, Fernando left the team, although he shone in the team, but got rid of the burden of high salary. This year, however, there was a sudden dispute with a sizable amount of money, causing Guoan to face a transfer ban once again. Fortunately, Guoan is trying to solve this dilemma. Four years ago, the problem of foreign aid has been revealed. In fact, this is just a microcosm of Guoan. Last season, if the foreign aid play stable, Guoan is expected to be among the top four.
After the ban is lifted, the team needs to start a series of work such as signing and renewing contracts. The two popular players whose contracts expired in the Chinese Super League this year are Jiang Shenglong of Shanghai Shenhua and Zhang Yuning. Although he did not play for half a season, but is still the main choice of the national football front line, the strength should not be underestimated. After the end of the league, Zhang Yuning did not idle, but actively restore the state.
Zhang Yuning is expected to start at the Asian Cup in January. As the strongest center forward in the country, he is leading the way in every aspect of the game. Despite the expiration of his contract, he will still extend his contract with Guoan. Next year, the striker combination of Abreu and Zhang Yuning may spark. Players such as Yang Liyu and Gao Tianyi will also complete their contract extensions. Guoan has been saving for a rainy day during the access process, contacting a number of potential internal reinforcements. Competition for signings in the Chinese Super League is fierce this year, with Lin Liangming coveted by at least five teams.
Guoan's goals for the new season are clear, head coach Suarez continues to stay on, three foreign aiders, Ngadeu, Kang Xiangyu and Fabio Abreu, will stay on, Adebenelo and Dablo may be sold or released from their contracts, and the scope of domestic aid will be expanded. Most Chinese Super League teams are not in trouble but investment will be reduced and players may give up salary arrears for freedom. Guoan's signings focus on general manager Li Ming, and it will be interesting to see if he can turn his reputation around in the winter window.
