The annual access battle is on schedule and many of the Super League's top teams are dealing with the challenge. Originally scheduled for Dec. 5, a grace period of Dec. 15 has been set for the entry thresholds, providing ample time for teams to address salary arrears and debt challenges. If they can save the day, every team is expected to survive. If the threshold is strict, I'm afraid that half of the teams will face the "planting" dilemma. Beijing Guoan is no exception, but the access problem is not insurmountable. The team is united and the club is actively seeking solutions.
Looking back at the past two seasons, Guoan has not shaken up its foreign aid lineup despite financial constraints. Regardless of the level, from Adebenelo and Dabrow to De Souza and Ademi, Guoan has paid a heavy price. The main reason why Guoan suffered a transfer ban lies in the introduction of Fernando for the 2019 season. That year, due to Vieira's injury, Guoan joined Fernando on loan, and in the winter window of 2020, bought out for 9.6 million euros.
In the middle of the 2021 season, Fernando left the team, a move that eased the team's salary burden despite his excellent performance with the team. This year, a sudden dispute made Guoan face a transfer ban again. However, the club is about to resolve the dispute. Four years ago, the issue of foreign aid has been plaguing Guoan. In fact, this is only a microcosm of Guoan. Last season, if the foreign aid played stably, Guoan was expected to be among the top four.
After the ban is lifted, the team will enter a critical phase of signing and renewing contracts to strengthen their roster. Two popular players whose contracts expired in this year's Chinese Super League are Jiang Shenglong of Shanghai Shenhua and Zhang Yuning. Although he has not appeared in half a season, Zhang Yuning is still the main striker of the national soccer team, which fully reflects his strength. After the league game, Zhang Yu Ning did not stay at home, but actively resumed training. Although he has not been back for a long time, his physical condition has not yet reached its best.
Zhang Yuning will start at the Asian Cup in January. As the best homegrown center forward in the country, he is leading the way in every aspect of the game. He is set to extend his contract with Guoan despite the expiration of his contract. Next year, the striker combination of Abreu and Zhang Yuning is expected to produce new sparks. Players such as Yang Liyu and Gao Tianyi will also complete their contract extensions. Guoan is actively reaching out to potential in-form players while gaining access. This year's Chinese Super League signings may have to be "grabbed". Lin Liangming is being watched by at least five clubs.
In the new season, Guoan plans to make it clear that head coach Suarez is staying on, foreign aiders Ngadeu, Kang Xiangyou and Fabio Abreu will continue to play, and Adebenelo and Daburo may leave the team. Domestic aid has a wider range of options. While many Super League teams have no problems, team investment will be reduced. The focus of Guoan's signings will be on general manager Li Ming, and it will be up to him to turn his reputation around in the winter window.
