As spring is in full swing, there is another heavy news in the Chinese soccer world. Shanxi Longjin Soccer Club, which has made a name for itself in the professional league, announced today that it had no choice but to withdraw from the league due to its inability to pay the 600,000 yuan participation deposit on time. Although the club has no salary arrears, but due to the poor financial turnover, can not continue to compete in the professional arena.
Below is the official farewell statement released by Shanxi Longjin Football Club:
Dear soccer fans, in this beautiful spring, we have to convey a heavy news to you. Shanxi Longjin Football Club, after all the hard work, has to say goodbye to the professional league due to the realistic difficulties. Here, we would like to send our deepest apologies to our friends who have been caring and supporting us all along.
1. We keep our promise. Facing the severe winter of Chinese soccer, Shanxi Longjin, in the midst of heavy difficulties, relied on the hard work of all the coaches and players, and the encouragement of the fans, and succeeded in pulling through the difficulties. We not only finished the tournament, but also won the sixth place in the league. Despite the financial constraints, the club still insisted on people-oriented to ensure that the team's salary is paid, and so far there has been no arrears.
2. We were challenged. At the beginning of the season, we were full of confidence and ready to write a new chapter of professional soccer in Shanxi. However, when the Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced the entry list, we were on it. But the reality was cruel. Due to the epidemic and other factors, the club had financial difficulties and was unable to pay the deposit in time. We sought help from the FA, but failed to get what we wanted. Now, the list was announced and we lost our eligibility.
3. Our hearts are broken. Looking back, Shanxi Longjin has experienced both splendor and valleys on the green field. We are rooted in Sanjin, the courage to bear the green mission, for Shanxi professional soccer struggle. Although we have experienced setbacks, but we always adhere to the courage to move forward. However, the reality has made us feel doubly hurt, we are eager to get support, but met with indifference. At this critical moment, we have not been able to obtain any assistance, which makes us deeply disappointed.
We would like to express our gratitude to all of our friends who have supported the Mountain West Longjin. Thank you to the coaches, players and staff for their hard work. We wish you all a bright future and the early rise of Shanxi soccer. Let's work hand in hand to guard the spring of the green field! May every parting leave good memories, and we will surely meet again in the future!
