With the end of the "Golden Dollar Football" era, a number of world-class players have emerged in the Chinese Super League, with Bieira, Augusto and Gill among the best. Now, these 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 expired, he played 265 games for the team and scored 75 goals. Corinthians also officially announced that Augusto and Gil have left the team and returned to the free market.
Augusto joined Guoan in 2016, while Bieira arrived at Beijing Guoan in 2018, and both quickly grew into stalwarts of the team. Augusto played 88 games for Guoan, scoring 30 goals and 30 assists, contributing a total of 70 goals and helping Guoan win the FA Cup. In the climax of "gold dollar soccer", Bieira and Augusto still stand in the core of the team, but also the best partner of the top midfielders in the Chinese Super League.
Gill has played for Shandong Taishan since 2016 and has quickly become a pillar of the team's defensive line. During his time at Taishan, Gill made outstanding contributions and was even selected for the Brazilian national team, winning widespread praise from Chinese fans for his professional attitude. Now, at the age of 35, they are old, but the strength is still there. 2023 season, Bieira in La Liga Las Palmas played 26 games, contributing 7 goals; Augusto in the Barclays Premier League Corinthians debut 45 times, scoring 6 goals and 10 assists; Gill in Corinthians 61 appearances, harvesting 4 goals and 5 assists.
Chinese fans are overflowing with nostalgia for these three outstanding veterans. On social media, many fans have voiced their hope that they can return to the Chinese Super League. Some fans said, "Bieira and Augusto are the duo of Guoan, and they have left a colorful mark in the Chinese Super League. May they return to the Chinese Super League and help Guoan create another brilliant future." Some other fans said, "Gill is the backbone of Taishan's defense, and he has made great contributions to the team. Looking forward to his return to the Chinese Super League, to help Taishan ask for the throne."
At present, the future direction of Bieira, Augusto and Gill is still unclear. According to media reports, Augusto may turn to the coaching industry; Gil may remain in the Brazilian league. Given the implementation of the Chinese Super League salary limit, if they return to the Chinese Super League, they may need to adjust their salaries appropriately. Regardless of where they end up, their legendary memories in the Chinese Super League will be engraved in the hearts of fans forever. (Lao Qiu's Chinese Super League Commentary)
