In the blink of an eye, the summer transfer door is about to open in just 3 days. Many clubs in the Chinese Super League have already seen results on the road to attracting reinforcements, with two transfer deals of particular interest, both of which are related to international players. The first is midfielder Dai Weijun, who has resolved his entanglement with Shenzhen to regain his freedom. He has already passed Shenhua's medical examination and completed his signing, and if all goes well, fans are expected to witness Dai Weijun's return to the field of play in July.
The other is 34-year-old international player Alan, who suffered a lot of difficulties after returning to the Brazilian league, neither being recognized nor having few chances to play. As a result, Alan decided to return to the Chinese Super League. However, his former owners, Guangzhou, have been relegated to China's first division and have limited funds to provide assistance, so Alan is looking for a new home.
At this time, Qingdao Hainiu team is trying to improve the strength of the offense, Alan became their main target. The two sides were involved in the negotiation stage as early as the player's treatment and contract details, resulting in a protracted negotiation process that fans are eagerly awaiting.
The two sides finally reached a preliminary agreement before the summer solstice. Qingdao Sea Bulls reportedly signed a contract with Allan. Alan returns to the Chinese Super League, following in the footsteps of Eckerson and Fernando. The trio belongs to different teams, Rongcheng and Taishan are both championship teams, while Hainiu is a relegated team, which signifies that the trio will have different missions.
Alan will be mainly responsible for the performance at the attacking end when he joins the Sea Bulls, and he can only prove his worth by scoring goals, especially in the crucial battle for relegation. However, compared to his experience with Guangzhou and Guoan, the Sea Bulls play a different style. The midfield has limited support for Alan and he sometimes needs to solve the attacking challenges with his individual ability, which undoubtedly puts a higher demand on him.
Facing strong opponents, the Manatees usually adopt a defensive counter-attacking tactic. Due to the need for forward speed, 34-year-old Alan no longer has such an advantage. As a result, the Manatee coaching staff needs to tailor-make a suitable lineup and tactics for him so that he can get more chances in the penalty area. Only in this way can the team fully utilize Alan's potential.In 2015, Alan joined the Guangzhou team and with his outstanding performance, he scored 61 goals and contributed 32 assists in 113 matches.
