In terms of player dynamics, Xie Wenneng will extend his loan contract with Qingdao Hainiu and will represent the Central League in the new season. As for Li Songyi, he has been officially announced to join Shanghai Shenhua as his contract expires. Looking back at the past season, Li Songyi had a loan spell with Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and became a stalwart of the team. With his contract with Taishan ending at the end of the season, Li Songyi has joined Shanghai Shenhua as a free agent, and will be looking to lock down a starting role in the new season.
It is worth mentioning that the State General Administration of Sports announced the list of outstanding athletes who are guaranteed to be sent to universities in 2022, and several players from Taishan were selected. Li Hailong was bounced to Beijing Sport University, while Liao Lisheng was bounced to South China University of Technology. Jin Jingdao and Wang Tong were sent to Qufu Normal University, coach Zhou Haibin and former player Chen Zhechao were also sent to Qufu Normal University, Huang Cong was sent to Wuhan Institute of Physical Education and Li Songyi was sent to Tongji University. These choices are a testament to the players' past efforts.
The Taishan U21 Elite Team, coached by Yu Yuanwei, has arrived in Buriram, Thailand, to prepare for the group stage of the AFC Champions League, where they will play their first match on April 15 against Daegu FC of South Korea, and have high hopes that the players will show their strength in the AFC Champions League. The Elite Echelon brings together players of different age groups and they need to be united and give their best. At the same time, the competition within the team is fierce, Yu Yuanwei needs to skillfully use the resources at hand, and strive to make every player gain something.
