Zheng Zhi's potential transfer has sparked a wave of speculation. Rumors have been rife that if Zheng Zhi does indeed come to Shandong Taishan, he will bring with him a formidable squad. Huang Bowen and Artemisia Junmin, two of his loyal followers, seem ready to follow in his footsteps. Huang Bowen is speculated to be part of the Taishan coaching team, while Artemisia Junmin, the soul of the Luneng team, is beloved by the fans, and his return, in whatever capacity, is enough to get the city buzzing.
In terms of reinforcement strategy, the addition of Zheng Zhi is expected to inject a powerful new blood into the Taishan team. Wu Shaocong, an international center back who has drifted overseas, was the ideal candidate in Taishan's mind. His versatility is a perfect fit for the Taishan defense, which is in dire need of strengthening. Given the stagnation of Wu Shao Cong's development in Europe, Zheng Zhi's invitation may be an opportunity for him to return to China.
Shandong Taishan is at a turning point in the transition from old to new. If we can welcome such a heavyweight in the soccer world as Zheng Zhi, it will undoubtedly help the team to smoothly transition through this challenging period.
However, the rumors about Zheng Zhi joining Shandong Taishan are still inconclusive. Cui Kangxi still has one year left on his contract with Taishan, and if he suddenly leaves the club, Taishan will face a huge amount of compensation. Coupled with the club's current financial woes, it seems out of reach to raise such a large sum of money in the short term.
It is reported that Cui Kangxi's agent has arrived in Jinan last weekend to negotiate with the club on his stay. Whether Zheng Zhi finally joins Taishan or not will all depend on the outcome of the negotiations between the two agents.
