In the blink of an eye, the curtain is about to open on the transfer season in Chinese soccer.
Compared to previous seasons, this year's transfer pattern is bound to show new changes, this "new change" does not refer to the rules of the difference, but the trend and dynamic difference, such as foreign aid to stay elements, Wuhan Changjiang quietly retired, signing of the selection criteria, etc., have become the focus.
I. Tidal wave of foreign aid withdrawals
Influenced by many factors, including the constraints of the FA's policies (e.g. salary cap restrictions), the trend of declining foreign aid strength is feared to be on another level.
The Chinese Super League's dominant Wuhan Sanzhen: top scorer Malcolm Malcolm has left the team, and striker Davidson is rumored to be with K-League's Jeonbuk Hyundai, and all indications are that Davidson's joining Jeonbuk is almost a foregone conclusion. And Stanciu, the center midfield core that Sanzhen fans are most worried about, is also weighing whether to return to Europe.
The departure of these three key players will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the team's strategic layout for the new season. They were not only the backbone of the team's offense system, but also contributed more than half of the goals. In the new season, Wuhan Three Town will face the challenge of fighting on multiple fronts. If the club can't stabilize the team or find suitable replacements quickly, the team will be in a passive position at the beginning of the new season.
The other giants are also facing the public pressure of foreigners leaving the team. Shandong Taishan's Fellaini may be flying to the Saudi League, but it seems Taishan will try their best to retain the veteran. Shanghai Port striker N'Diaye has been in close contact with the Turkish Super League side and the club is discussing transfer details with him. Ndiaye's departure seems to be a matter of time.
Guangzhou's Guilherme is also favored by a number of Brazilian clubs, such as Sao Paulo and Brazil International. Eric, Junior, Matthews and other players who have already left the team, this transfer window, the Super League is likely to lose a number of strong players.
There are a number of reasons for this situation: firstly, the league environment has failed to meet their expectations, especially in consecutive seasons where there are almost no fans at home or away; secondly, the FA's salary restriction policy has left them with no hope of a high salary, so it's not surprising that they chose to leave the low-level Chinese Super League to seek a higher level of stage.
II. Wuhan Yangtze River "supermarket" opening soon
Alternatively, Wuhan Changjiang's exit from the Chinese soccer scene is a lesson in the helplessness of the music department, the regret of the fans, and a lesson that the CFA should reflect on.
However, it has come to this point, and there is no real point in pointing fingers and looking for reasons why things cannot be changed. The departure of Wuhan Changjiang is a step forward, no matter what it does for soccer development.
That being the case, it's important to follow the laws of soccer, which is the topic we're exploring today: transfers.
The Wuhan Yangtze River is gone, but the players still need to continue their careers. Therefore, we need to use this transfer window to find our future.
Despite the poor performance of Wuhan Changjiang last season, there are still many excellent players in the team, such as former international stars Liu Yun, Ming Ming, Li Peng, Hu Tian, etc., who have performed well in both individual ability and teamwork. Together with the relaxation of restrictions in the transfer window, these strong players will surely become the object of competition among teams.
Considering the reality of Chinese soccer, it is expected that these players will not be worth much despite their outstanding abilities. After all, the main teams are not rich and most of them are still under pressure to survive, so finding a stable club will undoubtedly be their first choice.
Three, Wuhan three towns, Zhejiang team into a new benchmark for the promotion of the horse
Last season, the four super teams achieved bright results, especially the myth created by Wuhan Sanzhen. Other teams also performed well, with Zhejiang winning the AFC Champions League.
Recently, Zhejiang team has become a target. Although the transfer window has not yet opened, the team has already launched a series of adjustments with impressive signings. The joining of Guangzhou City's frontcourt core Li Tixiang, Shanghai Shenhua's big man Qian Jie's vote, and former foreign aid Evra, as well as the renewal of Yao Junsheng's and Mu Xiekui's contracts, all show Zhejiang's ambition.
The restructuring of the Zhejiang team continues, and the team's moves will be further intensified when the transfer window opens in February. The club aims to stabilize the league results and at the same time make a difference in the AFC Champions League. Therefore, it becomes necessary to strengthen the thickness of the lineup to cope with the multi-front war.
Kunshan, Qingdao Hainiu, Nantong Zhiyun three new season super team will be based on the fundamentals of the successful experience of last season's super team, appropriate to improve their own strength. Recently, Nantong Zhiyun has introduced experienced Wang Song and Heilongjiang's excellent midfielder Cao Kang. After coach Cao Rui resigned, David Patricio took over in time to continue the team's style of play while utilizing veterans to help the team gain a stable foothold in the new season. Qingdao Sea Cowboys are targeting the Swedish general Bahoui to get ready for the new season.
IV. Recruitment strategy shifts to Asian foreign aid
Finally, let's explore how to find the most suitable foreign aid at the lowest cost and improve the input-output ratio.
As we mentioned before, numerous strong players have left the Premier League, and even if the transfer window opens, many teams are likely to tighten their purse strings and not be interested in bringing in reinforcements.
This all stems from the changes in the soccer environment, the specific reasons will not be repeated here, after all, the main media has been mentioned many times. Since most teams have limited funds and want to improve the strength of the team, then looking for cost-effective Asian foreign aid has become an inevitable choice.
Strong foreigners from the mainstream European and American leagues will basically never set foot in the Chinese Super League again. Therefore, it is necessary for our teams to pay attention to Asian foreign aiders, especially in the K-League, J-League, and even the Australian League. These Asian foreigners are extremely valuable to the team and usually do not cost too much money.
For example, Shandong Taishan's Son Junho, Beijing Guoan's Kim Minya, Guangzhou Evergrande's Kim Youngquan, Zheng Yorong, Jeon Kyungwon, etc., not only show their strength, but also become the main force or even the core of the team. The players are excellent, and so is the coaching team, such as former Hebei head coach Kim Jong-bu and current Chengdu Rongcheng head coach Seo Jung-won.
In the current Chinese soccer environment, looking for such players and coaches may be the wisest choice for the team. The era of blindly pursuing European and American stars has passed, and the Asian market will undoubtedly become an important direction for finding cost-effective players and coaches.
