The drums are about to beat for the 2023 Chinese Super League season, and the player lineups for the 16 participating teams have been finalized. Observing the list of teams, a number of veterans may wave goodbye to the Super League stage this season, facing the challenge of returning to the youth training base or switching to the Central League or Central League B. Some of these players may face the plight of not being able to play. Among them, there is no lack of some players may face the plight of the ball can not play, have to hang up their boots early.
In the case of Shenhua, Feng Xiaoting, Yang Xu and Zeng Cheng are not on the roster for the new season. Considering their advanced age and limited contribution to the team, Shenhua chose to "retire" these three international players. It is worth mentioning that Yang Xu took the initiative to terminate his contract in order to support the young players, showing a remarkable outlook on the big picture.
Guangzhou Evergrande was unfortunately relegated to the first division, and some of the best veterans are also thinking of leaving. In the new season list, Huang Bowen and Hao Junmin's names are missing. It is reported that the two are undergoing B-level coach training, perhaps after leaving the Guangzhou team, they will follow in the footsteps of Zheng Zhi, transition coach.
Gao Lin, Wang Yongpei and Sun Ke, who have played for the Shenzhen team, are also not in the Shenzhen lineup for the new season. According to Shenzhen Evening News reporter Li Xiaobin revealed that the three have left the team, apparently unable to participate in the new season of the Chinese Super League.
For Wuhan Three Town, former international Deng Zhuoxiang has been released from his contract with the team and is currently on free agency. Given his age, the Chinese Super League team may not throw another olive branch at him. There is no word on whether he will head to China's first or second division. However, his brilliant moment of breaking the South Korean goal in the East Asian Cup is still unforgettable.
To summarize, the Chinese Super League will lose nine former international stars in the new season, and it will be difficult for Chinese fans to witness them sweat on the field of the Chinese Super League again. The golden era represented by these famous players seems to be coming to an end, which makes people feel a lot of emotions.
