One of the highlights of the Chinese Super League (CSL) transfer market this summer was the shattered Qingdao Hainiu transfer of Chinese naturalized player Alan, whose return to the CSL seems to have come to an end. According to the latest news, Alan will probably revisit his career, and this transfer setback will have a profound effect on him. Meanwhile, his chances of representing his country in next year's Asian Cup have become extremely slim.
Since bidding farewell to the Chinese Super League at the end of 2021, Allan has had a tough time. Since joining Brazil's Fluminense last year, he has become a fringe figure on the bench, rarely making an appearance. As a 34-year-old veteran, this situation has undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to him. It is reported that Alan had hoped to take this opportunity to return to the Chinese Super League to seek more opportunities to continue his career. Therefore, in his negotiations with Qingdao Hainiu, he fought for a two-year contract and demanded to ensure stable playing time.
However, Qingdao Hainiu quickly terminated the negotiations after the contact with Alan. After a long wait, Alan had to face the reality of the failed transfer and continued to wait silently on the bench of Fluminense. After this setback, Allan's retirement plan is also on the agenda. If there is no change in the situation, he may announce his retirement at the end of this year or next year when his contract with Fluminense expires.
If Alan really chooses to end his career at the end of this year, then the possibility of him participating in next year's Asian Cup will completely disappear. In fact, if he does not return to the Chinese Super League, the possibility of representing the national team in the Asian Cup is almost zero. Due to the fact that he could not get a stable chance to play in Fluminense, Alan's physical condition has been seriously affected. If he wants to adjust his form, the only way is to expect a lot of game workouts, but this is almost a luxury. As a result, he has not been able to make it into Jankovic's national team roster.
The question at hand is whether there are any other Chinese Super League or Chinese League One teams showing interest in Alan, despite Qingdao Hainiu being out of the running? In fact, such possibilities do exist, but considering Alan's salary and form, these interests are only at the preliminary stage. All things considered, it's likely that Alan will really have to say goodbye to his fans.
