In the spring of May 1, Sichuan Jiuniu Football Club welcomed a heavyweight "new member". Zhao Xu Ri, Yang Lei, Lu Ning, three powerful players officially joined the Jiu Niu family, injecting fresh blood into the team.
Let's have a glimpse of Zhao Xuri. The 36-year-old midfielder, the pride of Dalian, Liaoning, has had a career like a wonderful drama. Starting from Dalian Sedrun, he has played for many famous clubs such as Sichuan Guancheng, Dalian Shide, Shaanxi Chanba, Guangzhou Evergrande, Tianjin Quanjian and Dalian People. During his time at Guangzhou Evergrande, Zhao Xuri won four Chinese Super League titles, two AFC Champions League titles and one China Super Cup title with the team, and has a long list of honors to his name.
As a regular member of the national team, Zhao has been selected several times for national teams of all ages and has represented China in important international tournaments such as the World Youth Championships, the Beijing Olympics and the Asian Cup, playing for the country's honor.
Facing a new challenge, Zhao Xuri said, "I am deeply honored to join Sichuan Jiuniu. As for the club's goal for the new season, I would like to do my best to help the team achieve another success!"
Meanwhile, 29-year-old wing forward Yang Lei has joined Nine Bulls. The Lijiang, Yunnan-based player played for Heilongjiang Bingcheng from 2016 to 2021, making 117 appearances and contributing 10 goals and four assists.
Yang Lei said with gratitude, "Thanks for the club's trust in me, I am very honored to join this big family. I will try my best to integrate into the team, play my own characteristics, fight for more victories for the team, and work together to achieve the goals of the new season."
Goalkeeper Luning, 24, a product of Beijing Renhe's youth training camp, hails from the beautiful state of Guizhou.In the 2021 season, he made 16 appearances for Heilongjiang Bingcheng in the Central League.
Lu Ning said with anticipation, "I feel very honored to join Sichuan Jiuniu. Thanks to the recognition of the coaching team and the club, I will do my best in the new season to contribute to the team and help the team to complete the season goal!"
