On March 7, 2023, a heavy news broke out in the Chinese soccer world. Reporter Ji Yuyang revealed that Shanghai Shenhua will soon organize a grand retirement celebration for former foreign aid player Moreno. This is undoubtedly joyous good news for Moreno, who served as the team's meritorious captain.
As we all know, Shanghai Shenhua has been in a dire financial situation for the last two seasons, with FIFA even banning them from registering new players due to wage arrears. This made Moreno's contract with Shenhua expire and the two sides returned to Colombia together. Now, Shenhua has not only managed to solve the problem of wage arrears, but also plans to bring in new foreigners for the new season. So, will the team re-sign other players after the return of meritorious foreign aid Moreno to Shenhua?
In this regard, Ji Yuyang mentioned in his report, "The club hopes that Moreno will return to Shanghai later this year to attend the 30th anniversary of Shenhua FC and organize a grand ceremony for his retirement."
Shanghai Shenhua have made an important decision, according to Ji Yuyang. Although they will not re-sign Moreno, they will still organize a ceremony for his retirement. Although the reporter did not disclose the specific details, the move certainly brings positive signals to Moreno and other players such as Cao Rongding, Yu Hanchao and Sun Shilin, and also cheered by the fans.
Some fans said, "Moreno is a veteran in the team's history, we should give him a contract and organize a grand retirement ceremony for him." Other fans argued, "Professional sports are cruel, don't kidnap the club with your feelings. If you can fight, Shenhua won't turn you away. Moreno is indeed getting old, Shenhua needs a new generation!"
However, some fans also said, "If the captain's farewell ceremony is open to the public, I will definitely go to the scene. One must have feelings and never forget that Moreno carried Shenhua all by himself!" "Shenhua must organize a decent retirement ceremony for Mo! It's about Shanghai soccer and the temperature of Shanghai! Support you forever, Gio Moreno!"
