On March 9, the night was low, and a breaking news made waves in the soccer circle: Qingdao team was afraid to miss the new season. The news stirred up a fervent debate among fans, who turned to the Qingdao municipal government for answers. Soon after, an official statement from the Qingdao Sports Bureau revealed the truth behind the story.
Qingdao Municipal Sports Bureau clearly responded, "According to the information we have, Qingdao Football Club has submitted an application for admission to the professional league to the Chinese Football Association, and is currently in the review stage. As for the rumors about the withdrawal of professional clubs, we have not received any official notification from the Chinese Football Association. We will maintain close communication with Qingdao Football Club, and according to the actual situation, we will do our best to assist them in their preparation for the new season."
