The unveiling of the Chinese Super League's policy for the new season on Feb. 9 has stirred up a frenzy of preparations for the campaign, especially as the market for reinforcements has become more and more active. Chengdu Rongcheng, last season's dark horse team, has successfully signed former Guangzhou naturalized player Eckerson and South Korea's K-League fast horse Palacios, while Guoan brought in naturalized player Li Ke. The Tianjin Tigers have been the focus of internal reinforcements, while the Chinese Super League Transfer Windsock reveals the latest transfer rumors for you.
Ackerson returns to the Chinese Super League, Asian Cup a goal?
On Monday, the news of the return of the national football team's naturalized player, Eckerson, to the Chinese Super League became the focus of major websites. He did not choose the Chinese Super League giants, but joined Chengdu Rongcheng, who finished fifth in the league. Since the national football team withdrew from the World Qualification Tournament, many naturalized players have left China, and Aixon returned to Brazil to join Gremio in the Barclays Premier League. The player plans to retire at the end of the season, with Allan joining Fluminense, Gaolat resuming his Brazilian citizenship, and Fernando leaving Guangzhou without playing again.
The wave of naturalization has come to an end in the era of golden dollar soccer. Although the addition of naturalized players had improved the strength of the national football team, it did not bring substantial breakthroughs. Coupled with the issue of the stay and go of the coach of the World Cup, the Chinese Super League team invested heavily in the introduction of naturalized players seems to have come to an end.
But the national team has not closed the door on naturalized players. Eckerson's return to the Chinese Super League as a Chinese player was not for money. With the Chinese Super League salary limit, it is difficult for naturalized players to get high foreigner salaries. Ixon's contract with Gremio expired without renewal, to participate in the Asian Cup may be one of the reasons for the return.
Last season, Ixon played 23 matches for Gremio, scoring 4 goals and helping the team advance to the Barclays Premier League. Despite the age and form gap compared to foreigners, he is expected to compete with domestic players for the striker position in Chengdu. If he performs well, it will be a natural step to be selected for the national soccer team.
Chengdu signs strong reinforcements, clear goals for new season
Chengdu's signing of Ickerson was followed by the arrival of K-League foreigner Palacios. 30-year-old Palacios, who played for Pohang Ironmen and Seongnam FC, scored three goals and four assists in 29 appearances last season. Palacios' signing was led by coach Seo Jung-won. Chengdu signed Ackerson and Palacios ahead of schedule to prepare for the new season after the new policy was announced. Last year, Chengdu team was successful and I believe they are confident for the new season.
Li Ke recovered from injury and tried out for Guoan
The Guoan team assembled in Haikou yesterday to begin preparations for the new season. In addition to Dabrow's loan to a European team, Guoan decided to keep Adebenelo and Kang Xiangyou. Naturalized player Hou Yongyong returned to the Norwegian league, Li Ke returned to China after recovering from injury, and will participate in Guoan winter training. Li Ke's contract expired, Guoan still give him a chance to try out. Hopefully he can impress the coach with his performance.
South Korean coach expected to join as Chinese Super League changes hands
Domestic media have revealed that Kim Byung-soo, the former head coach of Gangwon FC in the K-League, will soon be coaching in the Chinese Super League. 53-year-old South Korean, who used to coach at Gangwon FC, led the team to the sixth place in the K-League. Currently, most of the Chinese Super League teams do not need to change their manager, and Kim Byung-soo's next stop could be a lower mid-tier team in the Chinese Super League, or even a promotion horse. The result will be revealed soon.
Jinmen Tigers extend Iron Guard contract, bring in three generals
After the announcement of the new policy of the Chinese Super League, the Jinmen Tigers continue to make signings. Andujar decided to stay in the team, Jinmen Tigers new season foreign aid basically determined. As for the fifth foreign aid, there is no plan to introduce for the time being. In terms of domestic assistance, tomorrow, Han Pengfei, Guo Hao are midfielders and backfielders, and Yang Fan is on loan to Guoan, and it is not clear whether he can renew his lease for the new season.
