In the current season, the Shenzhen soccer team, mired in debt, unsurprisingly slipped to the Central League two rounds ahead of schedule. In view of the club's financial difficulties, the Shenzhen team is not only to deal with the relegation crisis, but also the survival of the coming season.
Analyzing the current situation, it seems that no one asked for the Shenzhen team has entered the track of dissolution. The core players in the team will also enter the transfer market, including Ghanaian striker Achim Pang, such as the "big fish".
At the age of 30, Achimpen has been practicing in the Chinese Super League for a long time, and in the summer of 2017, he joined Tianjin TEDA (the predecessor of Tianjin Jinmen Tigers) on loan. In 10 matches over half a season, Achimpen scored four goals, and his outstanding performance impressed TEDA FC, which bought out his contract for €3.5 million in the 2018 season.
Achimphon lived up to his name, scoring 17 goals and contributing 4 assists this season, earning him the team's Golden Boot. With his dazzling performance in the Chinese Super League, he was once again selected for the Ghana national team.
Archie Mbeng is not only a good player, but also has a good personality, making him one of the most popular foreign aiders in Tianjin's history. Tianjin fans affectionately call him "Archie" and expect the Ghanaian striker to settle down in Tianjin.
However, TEDA announced the dissolution of the club at the end of the 2020 season, the team's main players have left the team, Achim Pen also moved to Shenzhen. After three seasons in the Chinese Super League, the Shenzhen club also suffered a ban, Achimpen is about to face another transfer.
Earlier, many rumors claimed that Achim Pang is likely to return to Tianjin next season to join his old masters, the Tianjinmen Tigers, and coach Yu Genwei is eager for the 30-year-old Ghanaian striker to join the team.
However, at the moment, the chances of the Jinmen Tigers re-signing Achim Pen are slim to none. As we all know, after the withdrawal of TEDA Group, Jinmen Tigers have been hosted by Tianjin Sports Bureau. At the end of this year, the three-year hosting period will expire. Currently, there are no companies in Tianjin interested in taking over the club.
Under these circumstances, the Tianjin Sports Bureau can only continue to host the Jinmen Tigers. Although the Tianjin team is expected to survive next season, the Sports Bureau cannot afford to invest too much money in the club, and Coach Yu Genwei will not be able to sign all the desired foreign players. As a result, it is unlikely that Achim Pang will return to Tianjin next season.
According to domestic soccer media reports, Achim Pen is expected to join Chinese Super League veteran team Shanghai Shenhua next season. Shenhua has been revitalized after the takeover by Jiuzhi Group, and has performed well this season. The team only finished fifth in the league due to the lack of foreign aid.
It is reported that Shenhua will replace four foreigners in the next season, and Cameroonian winger Bassogo, whose contract is about to expire, will be abandoned, and Achimpen is expected to fill his vacancy. Compared to Bassog, Achimpen is faster, has more attacking power and is less prone to injuries. As a potential replacement for Bassogo, Achimpen's strength should not be underestimated.
With the addition of the Ghanaian winger, Shenhua will be much stronger next season. If they can sign 2-3 strong foreigners, they can even make a difference in the AFC Champions League!
