In the spring of March 25, Shandong Taishan team's preparation scroll added a new stroke - naturalized star Fernando or will join the trial camp.
According to insiders, the Taishan team is looking forward to the addition of Fernando. Although his figure on the field of play is fading away, the footprints he left in the Chinese Super League in the past still make opponents talk about him. Coupled with his prime age, Taishan have decided to give the 30-year-old a valuable opportunity to try out for the club. If he is able to join the team, he will appear as an inside backer without affecting the allocation of foreigner slots. Once Fernando gets back to his peak form, Shandong's frontcourt firepower will be like a tiger adding wings, and the speed advantage of the flanks will be more obvious.
Regarding Fernando's current status, Zhu Yi, administrator of Der Spin China, revealed that he has been without a contract since his contract with Guangzhou was terminated at the beginning of 2022. Injuries and other factors have kept him out of action for more than 680 days since May 9, 2021, when Guangzhou beat Cangzhou Lions 2-0 on the road.
Nevertheless, Fernando still retains Chinese nationality and is eligible to represent the national team. However, due to various reasons, he has never been able to wear the national team's uniform. In an interview, Fernando had said, "I believe that through unremitting efforts, I will eventually get the call of the national team and show my style in the Asian Cup." If he is able to return to the Chinese Super League stage, it will undoubtedly be great news for the Asian Cup tour early next year.
