Along with the wave of "Golden Dollar Football", the Chinese Super League has seen the emergence of a number of world soccer superstars, Vieira, Augusto and Gill being the best of them. Now, the three senior players are back to free agency, stirring up the nostalgia and eager anticipation of Chinese fans. Las Palmas officially announced that Vieira's contract has come to a successful end, with a total of 265 appearances and 75 goals scored in the team's campaign. Corinthians also officially announced the departure of Augusto and Gil, who are also returning to free agency.
Augusto joined Guoan in 2016 and Bieira stepped onto Beijing Guoan's green field in 2018, and the two quickly became stalwarts of the team. Augusto in Bieira for Guoan 88 games, chopped 30 goals, and 30 assists, a total contribution of 70 goals and 45 assists, help Guoan to win the FA Cup. In the climax of the "Golden Dollar Football", Bieira and Augusto have always been the core of the team's midfield, but also the top midfield pairing in the Chinese Super League.
In 2016, Gill joined Shandong Taishan and quickly became the lynchpin of the team's defense. During his time at Taishan, Gill's performance was so impressive that he was even selected for the Brazilian national team, earning the respect of Chinese fans for his professionalism. Nowadays, although Vieira, Augusto and Gill are all 35 years old, their strength is still not to be underestimated. in the 2023 season, Vieira scored 7 goals in 26 games at Las Palmas in La Liga; Augusto scored 6 goals and contributed 10 assists in 45 games at Corinthians in Barclays Premier League; and Gill contributed 4 goals and 5 assists in 61 matches at Corinthians.
The memory of these three outstanding veterans is still fresh in the minds of Chinese fans. On social media, many fans have voiced their hope that they will return to the Chinese Super League. Some fans said, "Bieira and Augusto are the duo of Guoan, and their footprints in the Chinese Super League are unforgettable. May they return to the Chinese Super League and help Guoan create another glory." Another fan said, "Gill is the pillar of defense for Taishan, and he has made great contributions to the team. I hope he can return to the Chinese Super League and help Taishan to win the championship."
At present, the future direction of Bieira, Augusto and Gil is not clear. Some media reports say that Augusto may transform into a coach; Gil may stay in the Brazilian league. In the context of today's Chinese Super League salary restriction, if they hope to return to the Chinese Super League, they may need to adjust their salaries appropriately. Regardless of the future direction of these three veterans, their glorious years in the Chinese Super League will be engraved in the hearts of fans forever. (Laoqiu Super League Watch)
