In 2013, Qi Tianyu left the country and traveled to Portugal to further his education, joining the Casapia club, where he started his soccer journey in Europe. However, after one season, Qi Tianyu returned to Shandong Taishan to join the Chinese Super League. Despite spending ten years with Taishan, he was never able to become the centerpiece of the team. In ten seasons, he made only 44 appearances for Taishan, leaving behind an unfinished soccer saga.
Last season, Taishan loaned Qi Tianyu to Chinese First Division side Jinan Xingzhou. In this new world, Qi Tianyu was like a phoenix rising from the ashes, contributing 4 key assists in 11 matches, his performance was amazing.
Qi Tianyu returned to Taishan with teammate Wu Xinghan at the end of the season. Wu Xinghan won a ticket to the AFC Champions League with his outstanding performance, while Qi Tianyu was once again abandoned by Choi Kang-hee. The absence of the AFC Champions League and the vacancy of the No. 15 jersey signaled that the possibility of Qi Tianyu staying at Taishan in the new season is getting slimmer and slimmer.
It was reported that Taishan did not register Qi Tianyu for next season's Chinese Super League roster. Either he will be loaned out again, or his contract will be terminated, allowing Qi Tianyu to move on a free transfer. Although Taishan no longer see him as their future, Qi Tianyu's ability and form could still make him a main replacement for a mid-to-low-tier team in the Chinese Super League.
Qi Tianyu, a native of Dengzhou, Henan Province. Now, Henan Songshan Dragon Gate team is actively recruiting local players. Perhaps returning to his homeland and joining the Songshan Dragons will be the most appropriate home for Qi Tianyu. Whether Qi Tianyu can be successfully integrated into the Henan team, it all depends on whether Shandong Taishan is willing to open a smooth favor, so that Qi Tianyu early farewell to the team...
