With the end of the year and the start of the Chinese Super League access season blowing again, many clubs are going all out to meet the challenge. The deadline for entry, originally set for Dec. 5, was extended to Dec. 15, giving teams plenty of time to resolve salary arrears and debt crises. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, they will be able to turn the situation around. If the barriers to entry are too stringent, I fear half of the teams will be left to fend for themselves. The struggling Beijing Guoan is responding positively, and the access issue is not a problem, everything is under control. The players are united and the club is actively seeking solutions.
Looking back at the past two seasons, Guoan has never let a foreigner leave the team despite the shortage of funds. Regardless of strength, from Adebenelo and Dabrow to De Souza and Ademi, Guoan has spared no expense. The main reason why the team suffered a transfer ban lies in the introduction of Fernando in the 2019 season, which is now four years old. Back then, when Vieira was injured, Guoan loaned Fernando and bought him out in the 2020 winter window for €9.6 million.
Fernando left the club in the middle of the 2021 season, and despite his excellent performance in the team, it was a wise move to get rid of the burden of high salary. This year, a sudden dispute caused Guoan to face a transfer ban again. However, the club is actively resolving the dispute. Four years ago, the issue of foreign aid has been plagued by Guoan, in fact, reflects the current situation of the team. If the foreign aid is normal, Guoan is expected to be among the top four last season.
After the ban is lifted, the team will embark on a series of signings and contract renewals. The two star players whose contracts expired in the Chinese Super League this year are Jiang Shenglong of Shanghai Shenhua and Zhang Yuning. Even half a season without war, Zhang Yuning is still the main striker for the national soccer team, the strength should not be underestimated. After the end of the league, Zhang Yuning did not idle, but chose to train, after all, he returned to the soon, the physical state has not yet reached the best.
Zhang Yuning will start at the Asian Cup in January. As the strongest center forward in the country, he is leading in all aspects. When his contract expires, he will still renew his contract with Guoan. Next year, the striker combination of Abreu and Zhang Yuning will bring new sparks. Players such as Yang Liyu and Gao Tianyi will also complete their contract extensions. Guoan is actively reaching out to potential in-form players while gaining access. Competition for signings in the Chinese Super League was fierce this year, with at least five teams interested in bringing in Lin Liangming.
For the new season, Guoan's plans are clear, with head coach Suarez staying on, foreign aiders Ngaardeu, Kang Sang-woo and Fabio Abreu staying on, and Adebenelo and Dablo either selling or terminating their contracts, with a wider range of domestic aid options. Many Premier League teams are not in serious trouble, but investment will be reduced, as it has been in previous seasons. Guoan's signings focus on general manager Li Ming, and whether they can reverse their reputation in the winter window will depend on their ability to do so.
