In the 2022 season, Adrian, who played for Henan Songshan Dragons, talked about his future plans in an interview with Polish media outlet "tvp" and expressed his views on the current situation of Chinese soccer and the phenomenon of Crow joining the Saudi League.
-- "How many offers have you received?"
Adrian revealed that he received offers from Canada and India but was in no hurry to make a decision given his personal plans. He confessed that he was not interested in these offers as he did not want to put unnecessary pressure on himself. He preferred to spend more time with his family and end his career in Poland. Despite three offers from China, which allowed him to play for his original club for another year, he still wants to choose according to his own wishes. He decisively declined these offers due to the long distance involved in traveling to Canada and India. And as a 37-year-old player, he knew that he couldn't take too much pressure and therefore decided to decline all the offers.
-- "What challenges has Chinese soccer faced in recent years as Chinese Super League juggernaut Guangzhou was relegated?"
Adrian said that the Chinese soccer industry has been severely affected since the outbreak of the new Crown Pneumonia epidemic. Many club sponsors' developer companies have been hit hard by the outbreak, many foreign players have chosen to leave, and domestic players have been unable to return due to various policies. In addition, the closed tournament system and the inability of fans to attend matches live has caused clubs' revenues to plummet. Guangzhou, as a young team, has a chance to return to the Chinese Super League next season despite failing to secure relegation. Adrian has full confidence in Guangzhou and believes they can make a breakthrough in the coming season.
-- "Have Chinese fans' views on soccer changed?"
Adrian observed that Chinese fans' passion for soccer was gradually returning. After a long wait, the stadiums are once again packed with fans eager to watch the matches live. For the past three years, Chinese fans have not been able to attend matches live, but now their enthusiasm is gradually returning, along with that of their sponsors. Adrian is looking forward to the 2023 soccer season.
-- "Are you surprised that Crowe chose to join the Saudi League at the end of his career?"
Adrian said that although he was surprised to see Crowe join the Saudi League, he understands Crowe's eventual decision. Having played for Riyadh Victory, he knows that Crowe will be a fan favorite when he joins a new team. Adrian believes that Crow's joining will have a positive impact on the league as a whole, attracting more players' attention and participation.
