The Taishan team has been through the storm, recently quietly launched a major adjustment for the future. The core changes focus on the foreign aid lineup, the current lineup of six heavyweight foreign aid plus two naturalized generals, two former Luneng meritorious foreign aid is also among them. Although their outstanding performance in recent seasons should not be underestimated, but destiny, Fellaini's departure has been a foregone conclusion, Moises and the team's contract extension negotiations also failed to end, both will be at the end of the season to say goodbye to the field. It is worth mentioning that after the battle with Kaya, Taishan will hold a farewell ceremony for them, which undoubtedly adds a touch of sadness to the hearts of Shandong fans. The final chapter of the season, the big shuffle of the foreign aid lineup is already on the horizon.
Taishan now has six foreign players and two naturalized players, two of whom are veterans who were once the jewels of Luneng. Fellaini and Moises, in the era of the golden dollar, their transfer fee and annual salary is staggeringly high, but their strength and value is really worthy of such treatment. They are not only skillful on the field, professionalism is admirable, for the domestic players set an example.
Two veterans are about to leave, Fellaini's departure has been marked by a farewell ceremony, and Moises is about to go as well. Moises, though not as well known as Fellaini, is a versatile player on the field, capable of playing any position except goalkeeper. Under Li Xiaopeng's command, he was a center back with excellent performance. Last season, he scored 13 goals and contributed 16 assists in the Chinese Super League, a perfect performance. Despite a dip this season, he still delivered 5 goals and 10 assists. His loyalty to his home country during the new Champions League outbreak was heartwarming. It was not easy for Moises, who has a strong sense of family, to play in the Chinese Super League for so many years. His departure heralds a new chapter in Taishan's foreign aid lineup.
In addition to the two veterans, four foreigners - Crezan, Pato, Jadson and Leonardo - as well as two naturalized players - Fernando and Delgado - are also in the lineup. Cressan's stable performance will be the key to the team's adjustment. Jadson, although suffering from injuries, can still play steadily in the center back position. Leonardo, despite his excellent performance in the Chinese Super League, is not in line with Choi Kang-hee's tactics and his departure seems to be a foregone conclusion. Pato's future depends on Choi's assessment. Delgado will be the first officially naturalized local player for Taishan, while Fernando may leave due to poor performance. Taishan will need to bring in at least two foreigners to bolster their squad, but with no definite news yet, we'll have to wait and see.
