Preparations for the new season, originally planned to start on December 5, had to delay the start date by a full 10 days due to the demands of league preparations at all levels. Now, December 15 is on schedule and the preparations are gradually becoming clearer. Beijing Guoan encountered some challenges in the preparation process, such as foreign aid conflicts and salary arrears. However, all these issues were effectively resolved and the team passed the test successfully. With the entry work coming to an end, Guoan will officially start the preparatory journey for the new season. The first task is to complete the signing and contract renewal matters.
From a financial point of view, Guoan is not as good as clubs such as Shenhua and Harbor in terms of attracting reinforcements. As a result, it is under a lot of pressure to both renew contracts and bring in new recruits. The new general manager Li Ming is about to face the toughest winter transfer window since he took office. Zhang Yuning, Yang Liyu and Gao Tianyi are the main players whose contracts are about to expire, making it more difficult for Guoan to keep them. Among them, the importance of the main striker Zhang Yuning is self-evident, he is the team's indispensable center forward, other players are difficult to replace. Cao Yongjing and Zhang Yuan are expected to fill the vacancies.
In the last season, Zhang Yuning only played a few games due to injuries, which led to a dip in his form. Despite this, he was recognized by national team head coach Jankovic. With Zhang Yuning's comeback, Jankovic has decisively dropped Ackerson. Zhang Yuning's contract renewal is not a big issue, it just needs time to be resolved. Gao Tianyi seems to have made up his mind to leave, and the introduction of foreigners into Guoan's midfield has cost him many opportunities. The possibility of both sides parting ways is high. They originally joined on a free and now leaving on a free won't cause too much damage.
The direction of Guoan's reinforcements is becoming clearer. An international center back will be the newest member of the team. Whether it's Bo Yang or Zhang Chengdong, it's difficult to form a solid backline with Nga Deu. Last season, Guoan and Shenhua failed to compete for Dai Weijun. This season, the two teams are once again competing, and Lin Liangming has become a target for many teams to compete for. Guoan and Shenhua will be competing again.
Both teams are likely to offer Lin Liangming a starting spot, but Shenhua has the advantage of playing in the AFC Champions League. Dai Weijun is also actively recruiting Lin Liangming. In terms of foreigners, Ngadeu, Kang Sang-woo and Abreu will remain in the team, with Adebenelo and Daburo under contract. Deal with these two players before bringing in new foreigners. The wingers and midfielders are the focus of the team's reinforcements. Currently, Guoan is in the second tier of attraction in the Chinese Super League, while Hong Kong, Shenhua and Taishan are the more powerful teams in the AFC Champions League. In the new season, Guoan will face a period of pain.
At the end of the season, Guoan suffered economic difficulties, but after many efforts, the team has stabilized. After all, Guoan is a veteran team in the Chinese Super League, and survival is not a concern, the key lies in the direction of the team's future development. Unfortunately, the team failed to achieve its AFC Champions League goal last season, and the goal for the new season won't be too low. The team has a framework of mid-generation players such as Fang Hao, Zhang Yuan and Zhang Yuning, which will be the main hope for the new season. Suarez head coach has some say in the introduction of foreign aid, and the strength of foreign aid will also determine the ceiling of Guoan.
