Who is the winner of this trade? The news that Zhong Yihao is close to joining the Shandong Taishan team has caused a heated discussion among fans. Some people believe that the Taishan team has completely made up for the shortcoming of the left-back position through this operation, while Henan team has gained two potential players and laid the foundation for the future. However, some people question whether such a transaction is really beneficial to both sides? What impact will the mobility of young players have on their careers? As an all-round player, Zhong Yihao has always been the backbone of Henan team. He can not only play as a left-back but also act as a midfielder, with comprehensive skills and strong adaptability. Last season, he performed very steadily in the Chinese Super League, capable of attacking and defending, and could even send assists at critical moments. For the Taishan team, such immediate combat effectiveness is absolutely rare. In recent years, the left-back position of the Taishan team has always been a weakness. Although Liu Yang is an experienced player, his state has been somewhat unstable, often criticized for "losing Jingzhou due to carelessness." The addition of Zhong Yihao undoubtedly brings new competition to the left-back position and gives Cui Kangxi more options in lineup arrangements. However, whether he can quickly integrate into the team and form a benign competition with Liu Yang is also a great challenge for Zhong Yihao. Compared with Zhong Yihao's success, the departure of two young players has made some fans feel sorry. Jia Fei…

According to Spanish media "canarias7", former Beijing Guoan's meritorious foreign aid Jonathan Viera hopes to return to Beijing Guoan, and now they have had contact. It is understood that Viera has received offers from La Liga, Segunda División teams, and also received an invitation from Beijing Guoan, he prefers to return to Beijing Guoan. According to the latest news from the Spanish media, Viera played a role in promoting Setien's coaching of Beijing Guoan this time, and he also hopes to fight side by side with Setien again. The data shows that from October 2015 to June 2017, Setien was coaching the La Liga team Las Palmas, and Viera also served during this period, and both Setien and Viera are very familiar with each other. If he returns to Guoan this time, the two can fight side by side again. Viera is currently 35 years old, valued at 700,000 euros, and is in the late stage of his career. Previously, Viera played 88 times for Beijing Guoan, scoring 30 goals directly and assisting 30 times, and has always been a very important attacking player for the team. Since leaving Hurfeikan, Viera has always been a free agent. That is to say, Beijing Guoan can sign Viera for free this time. A few days ago, Beijing Guoan player Yu Dabao also took a cordial photo with Viera, which may confirm the news that Guoan has contacted him. To be honest, Beijing Guoan really lacks good midfielders right now. Zhang Xizhe's form is obviously not as good as before, and the performance…

In the previous season of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Shanghai Shenhua once led the standings but ultimately fell short in the final stages. A home draw against Shenzhen New Pengcheng saw them relinquish their title ambitions, finishing one point behind Port and settling for second place. Determined to challenge for the CSL championship next season, Shenhua has been actively bolstering its squad in the transfer market in preparation for the new campaign. Official announcement! Shanghai Shenhua has secured four new signings, Jushi found a bargain for 920,000 euros, and Malailai's new club has emerged. On January 8th, Beijing time, after official confirmation from Shenhua, the team has brought in Li Ke, Wang Shilong, and Wang Handragon. As these three players have all transferred on a free transfer, no transfer fees were incurred. Jushi has signed the three new players for Shenhua without a fee, saving a significant amount of money while acquiring players with promising abilities. Li Ke, currently 31 years old, is a product of Arsenal's youth academy and plays as a midfielder, having been naturalized by the national team. Li Ke is versatile in both attack and defense. Last season, while playing for Guoan, he made 23 appearances with 18 starts in the CSL, scoring one goal and providing two assists. He is known for rushing to help his teammates when they are being bullied, which can enhance Shenhua's midfield depth and team cohesion. Wang Shilong, 23 years old, is capable of playing as a center-back and full-back, making him a versatile defensive asset. Last season, Wang…

Shandong Taishan's holiday has been under close scrutiny by fans due to the conflict between Cuikexing and the club, as well as the departure of a large number of players. During this off-season, about 16 players have left the team, including 4 foreign players. Liao Lisheng has moved to Rongcheng, Tong Lei and Sun Guowen have joined Zhejiang team, and Duan Liuyu has been bought out by Xihai'an. Zhang Chi, Ji Xiang, Song Long, Qi Tianyu, and Liu Shibo will not renew their contracts, while young players such as He Xiaoke, Li Guanxi, and Yi Xianlong are on loan for training. Foreign player Pato has left the team, and it is unlikely that Jadeson and Marcel will stay. After nurturing Leonardo for so many years without much return, the club may consider selling him to recoup some investment. With this, the team's streamlining is basically in place. After streamlining, Shandong Taishan is replenishing fresh blood entirely through internal potential tapping. The Shandong Taishan B team led by Han Peng will see several players promoted to the first team. Young players like Zhang Yutong who went abroad to Serbia, Peng Xiao, Mei Shuaijun, Yimulan, and Yan Hengye who performed outstandingly in the national youth team and China League Two, as well as Shi Songchen and Chen Zeshi, are expected to be added to the team and gradually enter the main lineup to complete the transition of old and new players in Shandong Taishan. Shandong Taishan will gather for winter training on January 6th, and foreign aid introduction will also take place…

Choi Kang-hee's stay with Shandong Luneng seems to be driven by a desire to lead the team to success or simply an unwillingness to give up his high salary. This tug-of-war between the club and the coach has become a classic challenge in the Chinese Super League (CSL): one side is unwilling to compromise, while the other cannot afford to waste time. On the surface, this appears to be a contract dispute, but it hides the rapidly changing unwritten rules and conflicts of interest in professional football. When mentioning Choi Kang-hee, most fans recall his glorious days at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Back then, the tough Korean coach, with his firm approach and clear tactical vision, transformed Jeonbuk into Asian champions and was repeatedly named the best coach in Korea. It's not an exaggeration to say that he was a prominent figure among coaches in Asian football over the past decade. During the peak of his coaching career, people's trust in his repeated achievements even made Choi Kang-hee a representative of Korean coaches "exporting" to the CSL. However, the glory of those days can only remain in memory now. Choi Kang-hee currently finds himself in a dilemma: staying with Luneng leads to conflicts; wanting to leave, yet without an ideal next team to join. Although there are rumors that Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors might be interested in recalling this former hero, the reality is that he is just one of the candidates and not a priority for Jeonbuk. The shift from being highly regarded to becoming a "backup option" reflects not only…

Embarrassing! Wang Dalei Wins Best Goalkeeper in CSL, Fans: Most Goals Conceded Among Top 5 Teams, Unconvinced On January 8th, Beijing time, the 2024 season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) award ceremony is underway. Wu Lei has been awarded the best shooter in the CSL, while Chengdu Rongcheng player Hu He Tao has won the best young player award. Wang Dalei, the goalkeeper for Shandong Taishan, has also been honored as the best goalkeeper of the 2024 season in the CSL. In the 2024 season, Wu Lei played 30 times for Shanghai Port in the CSL, scoring 34 goals and helping Shanghai Port defend their league title. Additionally, Wu Lei also helped Shanghai Port win their first FA Cup championship, making his title as the top scorer in the 2024 season of the CSL well-deserved. The 21-year-old Hu He Tao made 16 appearances this season, starting 9 times for Chengdu Rongcheng, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. Hu He Tao was also selected for the national team based on his performance at the club and played 3 times in the top 18 matches, with two of them being starts. It can be said that Hu He Tao's winning of the best newcomer award is also a unanimous expectation. As for Wang Dalei's consecutive wins as the best goalkeeper in the CSL, it has also caused some controversy. In the 2024 season, Wang Dalei represented Shandong Taishan in the CSL a total of 23 times, keeping a clean sheet 7 times, with a total of 29 goals conceded, only…

Bargas bids farewell on social media: "The two and a half years of beautiful life in Shanghai have come to an end, thank you Harbor for the love you've given me." In the Chinese Super League (CSL), few foreign players are able to leave with a transfer fee; most leave as free agents. Thank you 86, he will definitely come back! Who will be the biggest-name foreign player next season? Who will be the biggest-name foreign coach? Kreisang and Cui Kangxi siblings? This is a big oversight. Last season, there were issues with the coach and poor performance, but this season's outstanding performance should have led to an early renewal six months ago. The top salary budget was reserved for Oscar, but in the end, we were outmaneuvered, and we lost both. The top salary can only be 3 million euros before tax, while Saudi Arabia offers 6 million euros after tax. The pre-tax 3 million is far less than other offers, and there may also be signing fees over there. We're all just workers; who would pass up money? Sorry Bargas, once certain keywords trigger, you're no longer the main character. Li Shenyuan announces his departure: "A brief farewell after ten years, thank you Harbor Club for your training." Previously, Li Shenyuan served Harbor for a long time. Last season, he joined Changchun Yatai on loan, playing 27 games with 24 starts and contributing one assist. He was really given many opportunities, but he couldn't perform, and he truly lacks solid skills. This year, in addition to winning the…

On the evening of January 8th, Beijing time, the award ceremony for the 2024 season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) took place, revealing various annual best awards. Wu Lei won both the annual best player and top scorer awards. Wang Dalei, the goalkeeper from Shandong Taishan, was named the best goalkeeper of the season, while Hu Hezhao from Chengdu won the best newcomer award. Ma Ning received the bronze whistle, and Tang Shunqi received the gold whistle; Muscat was awarded the best coach. Here is a detailed list of the winners: Annual Best Player, Annual Top Scorer: Wu Lei (Shanghai Port) The 33-year-old Wu Lei scored a record-breaking 34 league goals in the 2024 season, helping Shanghai Port win the CSL championship, with an additional 10 assists. In the 2024 season, Wu Lei played 34 games in all competitions, scoring 37 goals and providing 10 assists. Fair Play Club Award: Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Shanghai Port, Shanghai Shenhua, Changchun Yatai The selection criteria for the CSL Fair Play Award is a comprehensive assessment of the club's discipline, behavior, and attitude throughout the season. It aims to recognize clubs that adhere to fair competition principles during matches, encouraging teams to actively advocate for fair play and respect game rules and sports ethics. Popular Venue Award: Beijing Venue, Chengdu Venue, Shanghai Venue (Shanghai Shenhua), Shandong Jinan Venue, Tianjin Venue The five venues represented by the five winning teams are precisely the teams with the highest total number of on-site spectators in the 2024 CSL season. Representatives from all five teams were present…

Recently, the official announcement from the Chinese Super League (CSL) revealed that Wang Dali has been awarded the title of Best Goalkeeper for the 2024 season. This news came as a surprise to many fans of Shandong Luneng, as they had anticipated that either Bao Yaxiong or Yan Junling would be more likely candidates for the honor. Bao Yaxiong was the goalkeeper with the fewest goals conceded in the 2024 season and led Shanghai Shenhua to a second-place finish in the league. Additionally, considering the encouragement of new talent, it seemed appropriate for Bao Yaxiong to receive the award. Over the past decade, the Best Goalkeeper award has been dominated by Zeng Cheng, Yan Junling, and Wang Dali, with Yan Junling claiming the title consecutively. Wang Dali's performance for Luneng in the previous season did not provide a compelling case for his selection. In a match against Shanghai Shenhua, he conceded six goals, which left Shandong fans unimpressed. Fans felt that Wang Dali should step aside for the younger goalkeeper, Yu Jinyong, who had an impressive outing when given the chance to start in a CSL match. Yu Jinyong's solid performance against Qingdao West Coast raised expectations among Luneng supporters, who believed he should replace Wang Dali as the first-choice goalkeeper. Despite the doubts surrounding Wang Dali's selection, the question remains: what were the criteria for choosing him as the Best Goalkeeper? Could it be because he is the starting goalkeeper for the national team? Even if we consider his international matches, Wang Dali's performance does not seem to meet…

"Is there hope for this national football team?" When the new list of the national football team's training camp was released, everyone couldn't help but ask this question. Reform is a "standard action" for every coach after taking office; but this time, the large-scale adjustment of the 32-man list plus the first selection of naturalized players has made the news about the national team heat up faster than the heating in winter. On one side, veterans are being abandoned, and newcomers occupy more than half of the territory; on the other side, young goalkeepers are emerging, and naturalized player Hou Yongyong's appearance as the biggest highlight. Is this reform a new hope that is about to burst forth, or is it a high-risk "gamble"? As an onlooker, we may not be able to come up with an answer immediately, but seeing through the intentions behind it is still crucial. Looking at this carefully selected list of 32 people, there is a particularly eye-catching number: an average age of 26.7 years old. Compared to previous lists exceeding 28 years old, this training team is indeed much younger. Among them, there are also 11 post-00s youngsters selected, which means that "renewal and replacement" is not just talk, but real action has been taken. Younger has always been a hot word in recent years of national football reform, but truly implementing it involves no less maneuvering than on the field. Veterans do have match experience, but young people's speed, physical fitness, and combat effectiveness are unmatched by veterans. Coach Ivanovic seems to understand…