The transfer window of the Chinese Super League (CSL) is coming to a climax, with clubs scrambling to strengthen their squads. The music department quickly returns to order after the vacation, especially in the signing session, where the task of finding the right players is becoming more and more complicated with the precise requirements of the coaching staff. Although it is convenient to contact domestic players, the choice of foreign players is full of variables, and may even trigger a transfer war. Some foreign players have brokerage teams standing behind them, so the negotiation cycle is lengthened, and the result is even more unpredictable. The music department needs to ensure stability and workload balance, so maintaining the current lineup becomes the optimal strategy.
Nowadays, the number of Chinese Super League powerhouses has decreased sharply, and even if Wuhan won the Cup, it is hard to hide the fact that they are not the real "gold masters". More noteworthy is the decline of the traditional powerhouse teams and the decline of the championship contention. In contrast, the difficulty of Wuhan Sanzhen to win the championship is obviously lower than in the past. In the 18 teams, Taishan and seaport can be said to be financially strong, the former rely on heritage and economic strength, the latter is a real "gold master". In terms of reinforcements, these two teams have almost half of the international players.
However, the seaport is better at attracting reinforcements. Not only do they have many foreigners, but they also have naturalized players joining them, and Jiang Guangtai has become a pillar of the defense line. In contrast, although Taishan also has naturalized players, Delgado has always been used as a foreigner, leading to his granularity in the 2022 season and even relegation to the Central League.
Despite the 26-year-old Delgado's stellar performance with Kunshan, it wasn't the best choice for the Double Crown champions. As the season comes to a close, Delgado is once again at the crossroads of identity, becoming the center of attention for media and fans. It is reported that Delgado's identity will be revealed on February 7th. Taishan has been waiting for three years and with the outcome still up in the air, the management's attitude is crucial. Once Delgado obtains the status of internal aid, he will be expected to represent Taishan in the Chinese Super League, and even expected to return to the national team.
Over the years, Tarzan has had high hopes for Delgado's status as an inside backer and has been repeatedly disappointed. Now, Taishan needs to be prepared for a possible failure. Of course, Hao Wei's coaching team should also be prepared for Delgado's arrangement for the new season. If he is still a foreign aid, Taishan may need to continue to seek a replacement.
