Shandong Taishan team is standing at the crossroads of old and new. Coach Hao Wei is rigorously screening elite players and strong generals, setting high standards for newcomers. Most of the new recruits have to go through trials before their contracts can be finalized. In the current transfer period, Taishan has a lot of choices in front of them. Renaldo, Liu Junshuai, Delgado and other well-known loan players are in good form and have the strength to make their debut in the Chinese Super League. However, Hao Wei has been cautious in building his core squad and does not seem to have any intention of recalling Lennardo. Delgado has joined the team's training for the new season, and it is still unknown whether he can stay.
Meanwhile, popular center back Liu Junshuai, who also participated in the training, was initially thought to be staying with the team for the new season. However, according to a Qingdao Daily sports reporter, Liu Junshuai has officially moved to Qingdao Hainiu, a permanent transfer rather than a loan. Liu Junshuai performed well for Qingdao Hainiu in the China League 1 during his loan spell last season, scoring 6 goals and 1 assist in 31 matches. Despite being the talk of the transfer market, Liu Junshuai eventually chose to return to his hometown team. The transfer is now finalized.
After the departure of Liu Junshuai, Taishan team quickly made reinforcements. According to famous blogger "Pure Combing", Taishan signed two international players, 30-year-old Fernando and 26-year-old Huang Zhengyu. They have completed their medical checkups and are training with the team in preparation for the new season. However, 23-year-old midfielder Xu Lei has left Taishan after an unsuccessful trial.
The blogger further analyzes the Taishan team's recruitment strategy, noting that the addition of Fernando is crucial, as he will bring direct competitiveness to the Taishan team in the AFC Champions League. The players remain free agents despite not having competed for two years, which will help to steadily improve the Taishan team. Huang Zhengyu, on the other hand, will be able to play as a center back and midfielder, enhancing the team's depth. Hao Wei is familiar with Huang Zhengyu, having worked with him before.
Fernando as a naturalized player, Huang Zhengyu was the captain of the Olympic team, the strength of the two is unquestionable. Once the health is restored and the medical examination goes smoothly, the official signing will be no suspense. In addition, Tong Lei and Sun Guowen two international midfielders are also basically determined to join the Taishan team, which will further enhance the overall strength of the team, and gradually solve the problem of aging lineup. If Hao Wei has the guts to reactivate Lennardo and Delgado, Taishan's competitiveness in the coming seasons is expected to continue to climb. After all, Fellaini, Moises and others have entered the 35-year-old age, Fellaini's condition is deteriorating.
Sadly, Fellaini will remain. Players updated on social media platforms, saying "I'm back". According to the plan, Shandong Taishan team will assemble on March 27, officially start the preparation for the new season. Fellaini, Moises, Sun Junhao, Jadson and Kressan will gather together to warm up with Zhejiang on April 1st and compete with Wuhan Sanzhen on April 8th for the Super Cup title.
