In the beacon of last season, Sichuan Jiuniu won the Chinese League One crown and returned to the Chinese Super League stage as a king. Behind the team stands the powerful City Football Group, which has a global footprint and includes teams from the English Premier League (EPL) Manchester City, La Liga Girona, Australia's Melbourne City, and the USFL's New York City, among others. Sichuan Jiuniu, as the only foreign-controlled team in the Chinese Super League, will see an unprecedented injection of funds in the new season, with a view to making a big splash in the transfer market and stabilizing its position in the Chinese Super League.
Soccer Daily has revealed the exciting news that Hong Kong international Ahn Yongjia, formerly of Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear of the Central League, has won the Silver Boot Award of the Central League with his outstanding performance last season. Faced with the temptation of the club to offer a top-salary contract extension, An Yongjia resolutely pursued a higher platform, refused to renew his contract, and moved on as a free agent. According to soccer blogger Leicester City Fox, An Yongjia will soon be joining Chinese Super League newcomers Sichuan Jiuniu, becoming a major signing in the offseason.
With the promotion of Sichuan Jiuniu, Sichuan fans are longing for a derby feast in the new season. However, the JiuNiu club's mind is not in Sichuan, and it is reported that the Chinese Football Association may launch a relocation policy. Sichuan Jiuniu plans to move its home stadium to Shenzhen, a move that is expected to see the unfortunate relegated Shenzhen team disbanded, while the Shenzhen municipal government warmly welcomes Jiuniu's arrival. If all goes well, Sichuan Jiuniu will take over the banner of Guangzhou soccer and help revive it.
With the full support of the Shenzhen Municipal Government and City Group, Sichuan Jiuniu will go all out to attract reinforcements in the transfer market and strengthen the squad to defend the glory of Guangzhou soccer. If An Yongjia can show his excellence in Shenzhen, it will echo with Hong Kong and inspire more Hong Kong players to join the Chinese Super League, promoting the exchange and growth of soccer talents across the Taiwan Strait and in the three places.
