Beijing Guoan's journey this season has been full of thorns, from reinforcements to coaching changes, every step has been full of challenges. Following the dismissal of Stanley Menzo and the succession of Portuguese coach Luis Suarez, Guoan's performance has not seen the expected leap, especially the decision to give up Zhang Xizhe, which made the team's performance fall into a trough for a while. However, in recent matches, Guoan has shown a remarkable form. Despite an early exit from the F.A.C.P.A. Cup, the fourth place in the league ranking was achieved thanks to Suarez's timely adjustment of his strategy to reintroduce Zhang Xizhe, as well as Abreu's excellent play - contributing 6 goals and 3 assists in 9 matches.
As the Chinese Super League enters the offseason, Beijing Guoan is experiencing new problems. The eligibility of foreigners De Souza and Ademi is in doubt. Both have been mediocre this season and could theoretically be replaced by homegrown players. News of De Souza's injury came in, and there were even rumors that he might opt for retirement. He hinted on social media that he would soon announce his true status at Guingamp, a stance that undoubtedly puts a lot of pressure on Guingamp.
Even if De Sousa intends to retire, he would still need to negotiate with Beijing Guoan or he would look irresponsible. Another possibility is that De Souza's knee injury is serious enough that he may not be able to play the remaining six games of the season for Guoan. Despite the fact that joining on a free agent basis would not be a big loss for Guoan, the 1+1 contract that Li Ming signed in the first place is unlikely to be enforced given De Souza's performance this season.
Meanwhile, another foreigner, Ademi, is in a more awkward situation. He is eager to move, and several teams are already interested in bringing him in. Old owner Dinamo Zagreb is willing to pay 1 million euros, but Guoan is not satisfied with this. Ademi is currently worth 2.5 million euros, as a Macedonian international, his transfer price seems to be flat, but the national security pursuit is to maximize the interests. Previously, a team offered 2 million euros, but Guoan rejected it.
Today, Ademi's market value has reached 2 million euros, equivalent to 15 million yuan. At a time when Guoan's record is unstable, the manager and general manager Li Ming did not dare to let Ademi go rashly. However, they missed a good opportunity to stop the loss, and are now facing Ademi's upcoming transfer announcement. Meanwhile, Guoan still has a number of players with expiring contracts, including two internationals, Yang Liyu and Gao Tianyi. Given Guoan's current performance, contract extensions are their preferred option.
Yang Liyu joined Guoan at the start of the season on a one-year contract only. He has made 21 appearances this season and scored 5 goals, making him a key player in the team's side. Gao Tianyi, on the other hand, was placed on the bench. Considering the age of Ji Zhongguo and Park Sung, two veteran midfielders, the main lineup of Guoan's midfield in the future will probably be Li Ke, Zhang Yuan and Gao Tianyi. As an international player, Gao Tianyi is also in dire need of a starting opportunity. Currently, Guoan is fourth in the Chinese Super League, and the goal of hitting the top three remains clear. Resolving the issues of De Souza and Ademi's stay and departure, especially Ademi's transfer, has become a pressing issue for Guoan.
