After the Ninth Group took over Shenhua Club, the first task is to solve the problem of players' salary arrears. It is reported that, during the Spring Festival, Shenhua players have received unpaid wages, music department employees hanging heart finally put down, can rest assured to prepare for the new season. At the same time, with the former coach Flores contract dispute has also made progress, Shenhua transfer ban is expected to be lifted. Next, Shenhua will need to resolve the issue of expiring player contracts and seek strong reinforcements in the transfer market in order to regain the glory of the Chinese Super League title.
Shenhua has been under tremendous financial pressure over the past few seasons. Veterans Zeng Cheng, Feng Xiaoting, Yu Hanchao and Yang Xu joined Shenhua, bringing a wealth of experience to the team, but also exacerbating the team's aging. For this reason, Shenhua has turned to signing younger players and mid-career players. Recently, it was rumored that Shenhua might pursue Shenzhen international Dai Weijun in the offseason. Dai Weijun was selected for the national team and is a strong player, making him the number one target for Shenhua.
Besides Dai Weijun, Shenhua defender Wang Dalei is also expected to return in the new season. Wang Dalei was a goalkeeper in Shenhua's youth training system before moving to Shandong Taishan. In the FA Cup final this year, he helped Shandong Taishan win the third consecutive title. At the end of the season, Wang Dalei and Shenhua rumors, but at present, Shandong Taishan has been assembled to prepare for the war, Wang Dalei has not yet returned. On social media, Wang Dalei released a photo of himself lifting a barbell with the message "Try a new change!" which suggests that he may leave Taishan and return to Shanghai Shenhua.
Former Shenhua goalkeeper Zeng Cheng has bid farewell to fans through social media, returning to Shenhua Wang Dalei is likely to take over Zeng Cheng's position as Shanghai Shenhua's starting goalkeeper.
