In the Guangzhou team, many players have regarded the city as their second home, especially those veterans who have weathered the storms and won countless honors, and whose children are also studying in Guangzhou. However, faced with the sudden wave of salary cuts, they have to re-plan their future. Taking the players who bought properties in Guangzhou last year as an example, even with an annual salary of up to 600,000 RMB, it is still difficult for them to afford the mortgage. It seems that the departure of almost the entire first team in the new season may become a reality.
Since September last year, the Guangzhou team has been caught in the predicament of salary arrears, with the accumulated arrears amounting to tens of millions of dollars. Some players have terminated their contracts with the Guangzhou team in order to seek a turnaround, giving up the salary that should have come to them. However, the Guangzhou team has shown some human touch in dealing with the problem of old players. At the end of last season's Chinese Super League, the club received a league dividend, part of which was used to reimburse players' salaries, which, despite its limited amount, reflected the club's utmost sincerity. In the face of this situation, many veteran players expressed understanding that the club is not malicious salary arrears, but the situation is forced.
Players have said that the friendship of Guangzhou team is unforgettable, no matter where they go in the future, they will remember the good time in Guangzhou team. Some veteran players even said that the Guangzhou team is an important stop in their career, helping them to realize many soccer dreams, and if there is an opportunity in the future, they will definitely give back to the club. It is reported that some players' families still choose to settle in Guangzhou after the transfer.
