On May 6th, the night was low, and in the city of Beijing, heavy news came from the soccer newspaper: Zhang Linpeng, once a hero of the green world, after a long and troubling period of unpaid wages, has resolutely embarked on a new journey to join Shanghai Seaport. Despite being uprooted from his homeland, the Seaport club accepted him with great respect, transplanting Zhang Linpeng's final year of his contract in Guangzhou into the Seaport's landscape in its entirety.
Zhang Linpeng is said to have been freed from the burden of debt from Guangzhou, and the Harbour Club, with its characteristic respect, ensured that his contract was seamless. In the new season, he will join forces with Harbour to fight for the glory of winning the Chinese Super League title.
Recalling the official announcement on April 29, Shanghai Harbour Club officially welcomed the return of Zhang Linpeng. Over the past 11 seasons, Zhang Linpeng's performance with Guangzhou has been exceptional, playing in 328 matches and demonstrating his unique value as a defender with 18 goals. Under his leadership, the team won a number of honors including the AFC Champions League, Chinese Super League, CFA Cup and CFA Super Cup.
