Wuhan Sanzhen, the legend of this soccer city, has been crowned the champion of China's third tier of soccer for three consecutive years, achieving a period of league mythology. After winning the Chinese Super League, the team is saturated with operations but has a clear strategy - continue to invest more, stick to the stable way of operation, and strive to continue the championship lineup. However, they are not blindly pursuing the high salary of foreign aid, but precisely grasping the retention strategy. In the winter transfer window of 2023, Wuhan's actions follow a two-pronged approach: to ensure the competitiveness of the team as well as its financial soundness. Based on this, the core strength of the team - the trio of Stancho, Edmilson and Davidson - were not rumored to be transferred; and up front, Malcolm, who had won the Golden Boot award, was scooped up by Jeddah National for triple his annual salary, and Wuhan Tri-Town, though losing something, gained 4.5 million euros, with Malcolm's transfer fee standing at zero. With the arrival of late February, Wuhan Sanzhen's preparation for the new season is in full swing. According to inside sources, the team plans to bring in a player no less than Malcolm and strengthen the defense. The much-anticipated new recruit, 24-year-old Juventus outcast Wang Yi, is expected to become the team's mainstay with his outstanding soccer talent and rich European experience. Wang Yi, a Chinese player born and raised in Italy, was a standout in Juventus' youth team before turning into a wingback and also representing Italy U17. After being frustrated with his development in Europe, he chose to come to the Chinese Super League to seek a breakthrough. From Shenzhen Football to Shanghai Shenhua, Wang Yi quickly grew into the team's main defender, starting 20 of 23 CSL matches last season, scoring 2 goals and making 64 tackles, placing him among the top 4 in the tackles list. And Wuhan Three Town's second signing is on the cards, with 24-year-old Ghanaian Portuguese superstar striker Abdulaziz Yakubu on the verge of joining the club. The 1.87-meter tall player has been in the Portuguese Superliga this season, contributing 9 goals and 3 assists in 18 games, a comprehensive and exquisite performance to be expected. According to "German Transfer" website, Yakubu's price is 2.5 million euros, and Wuhan Sanzhen will also pay about 2.5 million euros in transfer fees. In this way, Yakubu will form a new system with Davidson, Stancho, Edmilson, Wallace and other foreigners, the team's overall strength is expected to exceed the championship season, the tactical system is richer, and the thickness of the local lineup will also be improved. Meanwhile, Wuhan Sanzhen will continue to dig out young players with a view to gaining double benefits both in the future and in the present.
