On July 28th, Shandong Taishan welcomed a new face - 28-year-old Brazilian center forward Mateus Pato. The veteran of the Asian game is looking forward to his upcoming trip to the Chinese Super League and spoke highly of Taishan's glorious history. Remarks on social media reveal that he is fully prepared.
Officially joining the team today and embarking on a Super League adventure.
Talking about how he feels about joining the Chinese Super League, Mateus Pato said that he is eager to start a new journey and promised to give his best to write a new chapter for the team in China. Upon his arrival in Jinan, Pato met up with his teammates and quickly got into training.
It has been revealed that Shandong Taishan's coaching team has made exhaustive preparations for Pato's arrival. Cui Kangxi's coaching team has not only conducted an in-depth study of his style of play, but also developed a corresponding tactical program to ensure that he can quickly integrate into the team.
What will fate choose in the first match against the arch-rivals?
On July 30, Shandong Taishan will host Beijing Guoan in a match that may be Matheus Pato's debut in the Chinese Super League. The outside world will be watching how he performs in his new environment. The feud between Taishan and Guoan has long been a topic of discussion among fans. Can Pato be the key man of the match? Can he win the hearts of Taishan fans in the first game? Anything is possible.
Imagine if Pato had scored a hat-trick in his first match, would the media have had him on cloud nine? Of course, if the performance is poor, self-confidence will also be tested. Either way, this matchup is full of suspense and fate.
Mateusz Pato was crowned the top scorer in the Indonesian Super League last season after an outstanding performance, scoring 25 goals. He knows the Asian game like the back of his hand, having excelled in countries such as South Korea and Indonesia. The style of play in the Chinese Super League is not new to him.
Great finisher, a true 9 killer.
Mateus Pato is better at finishing than other Brazilian players. He can perfectly fulfill the tasks set by the coach and create scoring chances with his individual ability. This is the main reason why Shandong Taishan signed him. Coach Choi Kang-hee hopes to use Pato's finishing ability to enrich the team's offense.
Shandong Taishan team with Fellaini as the header bombing brigade, if you can sign a powerhouse No. 9 player, not only can liberate Fellaini, but also enrich the team's offensive sets. Can Mateusz take up this heavy responsibility and become the new hero of Shandong Taishan? The answer will be revealed on July 30th.
