As Chinese soccer entered the golden age, Zhang Xiuwei became the meat and potatoes of the competition, Tianjin Quanjian, then China's first-class Evergrande, brought him under their banner, and from then on we were able to witness the magic flute of Chinese soccer. At that time Zhang Xiuwei, full of spirit, midfield running flexible, and teammates tacit cooperation, creating threats, ball control and passing technology is exquisite, broad vision, if he grows, the strength of the national football need not worry.
But as fate would have it, Zhang Xiuwei suffered a ban due to a drink-driving accident when he was in the thick of things, and his form was in tatters. After transferring to Guangzhou Evergrande, he quickly fell from the core to the bench, and was once left without a ball to play. Once a talented youngster, he has now been reduced to an obscure player.
Last season, in order to be a free agent, he volunteered to play for Guangzhou for half a season and his form picked up. However, after free agency, he failed to join a Chinese Super League team and missed the European transfer window. The Chinese Magic Flute is floating in mid-air without a ball.
For the past six months, Zhang Xiuwei has been searching for a place to train, spending most of his time in the gym to maintain his fitness. His family was worried about his future and even advised him to retire and find another way out. But his love for soccer was so strong that Qingdao Hainiu finally extended an olive branch and he accepted the offer without hesitation.
Now, Zhang Xiuwei has basically confirmed to join Qingdao Hainiu, just waiting for the official announcement.
