One of the hot topics of discussion among fans is the former

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

Returning from overseas, why didn't you end up back in Shandong?

Luneng (city in Shandong)

the embrace of the world. Let's not talk anecdotally for a moment; I'm afraid that even the

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

He himself didn't think that he would be able to

China Super League (soccer league)

He will play until 2021, as if the forty-four year old could still be in the green. Such an achievement, even

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myself and his former employer, Shandong

Luneng (city in Shandong)

None of it was anticipated. Now, let's focus on the core topic in three points:

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

Luneng (city in Shandong)

deep friendship

First of all, fans know that

Luneng (city in Shandong)

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

The relationship has always been very cordial. Remember when

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

Join Shandong

Luneng (city in Shandong)

The moment the team's midfield leader Li Xiaopeng personally drove to meet him, the prologue of this deep friendship cooperation began. In

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

Led by Shandong

Luneng (city in Shandong)

Reaching the glory of the double crown, he also reached the pinnacle of his career. In

China Super League (soccer league)

Having achieved success.

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

Eager to travel

England Premier Soccer League

Challenge, Shandong

Luneng (city in Shandong)

It was also given full support, which at the time and even today is

China Super League (soccer league)

It's all hard to beat. Even if later

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No joining Shandong

Luneng (city in Shandong)

He remains in close contact with the club and the fans, which is undoubtedly the center of the

national soccer team

A great story on the pitch.

why?

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regression (statistics)

China Super League (soccer league)

When not choosing Shandong

Luneng (city in Shandong)

? The reason is revealed.

There's a time for everything.

Things have a way of happening. in 2010, already 30 years old, the

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regression (statistics)

China Super League (soccer league)

But at that time he was not in the best of athletic condition. And Shandong

Luneng (city in Shandong)

With a wealth of talent in the midfield and popular stars such as Wang Yongper and Zhou Haibin, there was naturally no need to make room for a veteran. And at that time

Luneng (city in Shandong)

Strong showing in league play not expected

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

would remain in such great shape for the next decade that there was no strong pursuit of

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

It also makes sense.

Guangzhou subprovincial city and capital of Guangdong

Evergrande (name)

"just in time"

However, in that very year, Guangzhou

Evergrande (name)

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

Joining showed great enthusiasm and offered very tempting salary conditions. In such an environment, the

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

The final choice was Guangzhou, which was still in the Central League at the time.

Evergrande (name)

unexpected victory

Surprisingly, the 30-something

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constitute

China Super League (soccer league)

The best performing homegrown player of the past decade. From a 2021 perspective, Guangzhou 11 years ago

Evergrande (name)

The choice was undoubtedly a wise one.

Zheng Zhi (1963-), Chinese footballer

Became the soul of the team's midfield, and missed his Shandong

Luneng (city in Shandong)

Then lost the hegemony, it can be said that "one will succeed in ten thousand bones".

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