Behind Sichuan Jiuniu's glorious return to the Chinese Super League with the title of Central League One champions in the season just past was a massive investment by the City Football Group. The group owns numerous teams on the global soccer map, such as Manchester City in the English Premier League, Girona in La Liga, Melbourne City in Australia, and New York City in the American Football League. Sichuan Jiuniu, as the only foreign-controlled team in the Chinese Super League in the new season, has received a large injection of capital from the City Group, aiming to make a big splash in the transfer market, and strive to stand out in the relegation battle of the Chinese Super League in the new season and stabilize its position in the Chinese Super League in the long run.
Former Hong Kong international Ahn Yongjia of Guangxi Pingguo Ha Loud and Clear in the Central League has seen his contract expire, according to Football Daily. The player, who scored 15 goals and won the Silver Boot award in last season's China League One, rejected the club's top-salary contract extension and resolutely moved on as a free agent to seek a higher level stage. According to soccer blogger Leicester City Fox, An Yongjia will join Chinese Super League newcomers Sichuan Jiuniu, becoming the first major signing of the offseason.
With the promotion of Sichuan Jiuniu, Sichuan fans are looking forward to the Sichuan derby next season. However, Jiu Niu club does not have the intention of long-term rooted in Sichuan. According to some sources, the CFA may implement a policy of relocating clubs to other places, and JiuNiu plans to move to Shenzhen to set up its home stadium. In view of last season's relegation of the Shenzhen team is facing dissolution, the Shenzhen Municipal Government of the nine cattle relocation warmly welcome. If the relocation is successful, Sichuan Jiuniu is expected to take over from Shenzhen and continue the legacy of Guangzhou soccer in the Chinese Super League.
With the dual support of the Shenzhen Municipal Government and City Group, Sichuan Jiuniu will go all out to recruit in the transfer market to strengthen the team and defend the honor of Guangzhou soccer. If the move to Shenzhen is successful, silver boot An Yongjia will be across the sea from Hong Kong, which will undoubtedly inspire him to go to the next level. We also look forward to more Hong Kong players joining the Chinese Super League, promoting the exchange and growth of soccer talents across the Taiwan Strait.
