If it wasn't for the support of SIPG, Cai Huiqiang might not have been able to quickly gain favor with Shenhua after he resigned on his own accord. However, Cai Huiqiang has been with the club for many years and has not only assisted two well-known coaches in the industry, Lecco and Javier, but also led the team to win the Chinese Super League last season, contributing indelibly to the team. In view of this, Shanghai fans should not discredit him for moving to city rivals Shenhua.
After joining Shenhua's first team, Cai Huiqiang is expected to get a better understanding of the team's environment. At Shanghai Shenhua, Mao Yijun is the centerpiece of the local coaching staff, and it is likely that Cai Huiqiang will continue to work under Mao to help share the pressure with the decorated Shenhua coach. It is expected that Cai Huiqiang's performance at Shenhua will lead to another career peak and a new chapter in his career.
