It was reported that Taishan had the intention to sign Xie Weijun, however the soccer star eventually chose to stay with the Jinmen Tigers. The reporter himself clarified on Weibo: "Please stop spreading the rumors about Xie's transfer. Shandong Taishan did have an interest in inviting him, but Xie Weijun ultimately decided to stay with his hometown team, the Jinmen Tigers." Xie Weijun also said that he chose to stay in order not to forget his beginnings and appreciated the careful cultivation of Mr. Yu. He promised that he will continue to work hard to improve himself in the new season. At the same time, he also reminded his teammate Tan Long that despite his age, he still has a chance to shine in the new season.
Looking back at the 2023 season, Xie Weijun had a solid season with the Zimmen Tigers, making a total of 29 appearances, including 10 starts. He showed excellent competitive form in the games, contributing a total of 7 goals and 1 assist. With these outstanding performances, he was smoothly selected into the national soccer team and participated in the 36-team World Cup.
