As the month of June draws to a close, Chengdu Rongcheng FC announced a high-profile contract extension with Brazilian shot-stopper Felipe, a new two-year deal that locks Felipe's future at the age of 34. By then, the team's veteran may be drawing the end of his career in Rongcheng.
After renewing Felipe's contract, the Rongcheng club did not stop attracting reinforcements. According to domestic media reports, the club is plotting to bring in Fernando, the popular naturalized international footballer of Shandong Taishan. Fernando's Taishan contract will expire at the end of the year, and no progress has been made in the contract renewal talks between the two sides.
What's striking is that the injury-free Fernando didn't accompany Shandong Taishan to the away game against Beijing Guoan, but returned to Jinan in advance, which seems to indicate that his Taishan career is about to come to an end. Next season, he may join Chengdu Rongcheng as a free agent.
Fernando was once known as "Little Motorcycle" at Sichuan side Chongqing Contemporary Lifan, where he was known for his rapid breakthroughs and speed. He was later spotted by Guangzhou Evergrande and became a naturalized player.
If he can return to Sichuan after five years, it will certainly be a return to his roots for Fernando. May he chase his dream in Hibiscus City and help his team to reach the throne of the Chinese Super League soon!
