Suddenly! On September 5, the Chinese soccer world was in a state of flux as Taishan's five-year gold-medalist foreign aid Fellaini announced that he was waving goodbye to the team. He said with respect that it was the honor of his career to wear the historic jersey, and vowed to make another brilliant season and win the championship. The shocking news quickly attracted the attention of countless fans.
Since joining Taishan in 2018, Fellaini has helped the team win one Chinese Super League title and three FA Cup titles. Following the departure of Artemisia Junmin, Fellaini assumed the captaincy and became an indispensable force in the team. Although Fellaini still has a two-year contract, he chose to terminate his contract early with Taishan. Many fans find it hard to let go of this decision, after all, as one of the most important foreign aid in the history of Taishan, Fellaini has brought countless glory to the team.
After Taishan announced that Fellaini would be leaving the club at the end of the season, Fellaini also took to his personal social media platforms to confirm the news. He wrote: "I've been fortunate enough to make 130 appearances in this legendary jersey and have achieved an impressive list of accomplishments. As I have always done, I will do everything I can to win another trophy this season and create an unforgettable season. Even when I leave Tarzan, I will keep this team in my heart and continue to focus on its future success.
It is worth mentioning that although there are still six rounds left in the league, the possibility of Taishan winning the Super League title is only theoretical. However, the team has already advanced to the top four of the FA Cup. With Qingdao Sea Cowboys and Dalian fighting for relegation and Shanghai Shenhua in a slump, Taishan can still hope to win the FA Cup. As Fellaini said, we should help Taishan to win another trophy and have a memorable season together.
In the face of Fellaini's departure, he had to say goodbye to the Chinese Super League and his teammates Zheng Zheng, Wang Dalei and Zhang Qi. Fans have sent their blessings. Some fans said, "You are not a foreigner, but a legend of Taishan. You must honor Fellaini in his last home game!" Some other fans said, "If it wasn't for the off-field news at the beginning of the season, with the strength of Taishan's team, we would have expected to ask for the Double Crown again. It's a bit of a shame. It would have been perfect to say goodbye to Fellaini by winning the FA Cup. Good luck to our captain in the future!"
Some fans also expressed their views: "In the tactical system of Taishan team, Fellaini is irreplaceable. Although we have long predicted that he may leave, but did not expect so soon, the heart still feel reluctant to part. I hope Coach Choi Kang-hee can find a replacement for Fellaini as soon as possible!" "Although it's hard to say goodbye, all the world's banquets will eventually come to an end. I wish Fellaini all the best for the future!"
