Goodbye Zhejiang! The CSL Golden Boot has landed, and Shandong Taishan is reshuffling its front line trident to overthrow Shanghai Port and charge for the championship. The winter transfer window for the Chinese Super League (CSL) is about to open, with teams frantically preparing for the new season. The battle for signings is imminent. Zhejiang FC has been active, changing coaches by bringing in Pep Guardiola's assistant coach, Carneiro, and pursuing the second-tier German league's top scorer, Zivzivadze. However, the whereabouts of the team's famous former CSL Golden Boot winner, Leonardo, remains a mystery. In the 2024 season, Leonardo continued to shine with 21 goals, second only to Wu Lei, demonstrating his undeniable abilities. But now, with the CSL salary cap looming and Zhejiang FC facing financial constraints, his future with the team has become uncertain. Will he continue to wander or find a new home? It is reported that Leonardo is highly likely to return to Shandong and rejoin Taishan FC. Despite the retention of head coach Choi Kang-hee for the new season, his power to sign players has been taken back by Jinan Culture and Tourism, and the mediocre forward Pato he brought over may be dropped by the team. Currently, Taishan FC's front line is eagerly awaiting reinforcement, and once Leonardo joins, he will form a Brazilian trident with Crescencio and Zecca. Imagine the firepower unleashed by this front line combination on the CSL field. Let's talk about Zhejiang FC's situation. They have changed coaches and made signings during this winter transfer window with a clear goal:…

This winter break is not only an opportunity for Shandong Taishan to adjust their tactical system and enhance team cohesion, but also a crucial period for in-depth optimization of the squad and laying a solid foundation for future seasons. The team management has reached a consensus that in this transfer window filled with uncertainties, Shandong Taishan needs to reshuffle its current lineup. Up to now, Shandong Taishan has basically confirmed that six tough players will leave the team, such a big change undoubtedly brings new challenges and opportunities to the team. Firstly, midfielder Liao LiSheng is basically determined to leave the team. His departure undoubtedly had a significant impact on Shandong Taishan's midfield setup. As a former Guangzhou Evergrande midfield powerhouse, Liao LiSheng, after joining Taishan, although he did not fully play out his level at Evergrande, his rich match experience and excellent passing ability still contributed many highlights to the team. However, due to the failure to reach an agreement on renewal matters, Liao LiSheng finally chose to join Chengdu Rongcheng, which would undoubtedly weaken the control of Taishan's midfield. The second player to leave is right-back Tong Lei. Tong Lei's departure also made Taishan fans feel sorry. As a national-level full-back cultivated by the Chinese Super League in recent years, Tong Lei is known for his outstanding running ability and precise passing on the field, and is an important part of the team's defensive counterattack. However, with his old club Zhejiang FC throwing him an olive branch and successfully persuading him to return, Tong Lei's departure became an…

As the end of 2024 approaches, there has been significant news in the world of Chinese football. At a football development seminar, FA Chairman Song Kai proposed that after retiring, professional players must engage in youth training for a certain number of years before they are eligible to coach professional teams, a statement that has garnered much attention. Soon after, the suspense was resolved when 47-year-old Sun Jihai was officially appointed as the Vice President of Liaoning Football Association, a crucial position within the FA system. Sun Jihai has an outstanding record in Chinese football history. Domestically, he helped his team win the Jia A League championship four times and played a key role in helping the national team reach the final stages of the South Korea and Japan World Cup. On the international stage, he also excelled, winning the English Football Championship League title and being inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has publicly praised him as a legendary figure in Chinese football. Now that Sun Jihai has taken on a new role, many fans have high hopes for him. It is worth noting that Sun Jihai previously served as Vice President of Xinjiang Football Association, not only leading the Xinjiang team to a runner-up finish at the National Games but also bringing about many positive changes for local football development. The emergence of talented young Xinjiang players such as Bai Helamu, Yimulan, and Aibula is inseparable from Sun Jihai's contributions back then. Moreover, Sun Jihai has a deep connection with FA Chairman…

The train of 2024 is about to reach its destination, while the flight of 2025 is ready to take off. Players from various Chinese Super League (CSL) teams who are free agents are preparing to disembark, bidding farewell to the train they've ridden for a season as they head to their next destination. Beijing Guoan has become the first team to change coaches during this offseason, with Spanish coach Quique Setién taking over half a month ago. However, he has yet to join the team and will only arrive in Haikou for the second phase of winter training. Former Beijing Guoan foreign aid player Jonathan Viera, once a favorite of Setién, may return to the team during the winter window, and there may have been contact between the two parties. In addition, Beijing Guoan is in contact with Yan Dinghao from Chengdu Rongcheng, Yuan Mincheng from Changchun Yatai, and overseas Chinese player Liao Yangyang. The naturalization process of the soon-to-be-joined Serginho is also progressing steadily. Naturally, with new signings come departures; Setién plans to abandon the dual foreign center-back combination, meaning one of Mamadou or Engadu will leave. Duan Dezheng may go to Yunnan Yulong, Zhang Chengdong is expected to join Qingdao West Coast, and Li Ke has been rumored to be joining Chengdu Rongcheng. Previously rumored to possibly join Shenzhen Xinpengcheng, young overseas player Wu Shaocong is now also associated with Beijing Guoan. Alan joined Qingdao West Coast at the beginning of the season, but Li Ke was called up by the national team and missed several World Cup…

Recently, in order to test the results of their winter training, Beijing Guoan arranged an internal teaching match. They played against Shandong Luneng's youth team, with a notable condition that Guoan would play with one less player to ensure the quality of the friendly match. In other words, Guoan played the entire game with ten men against eleven, yet they still managed to showcase a multi-flourishing offensive trend and ultimately triumphed with a 4-0 victory. The result of Guoan's 4-0 victory over Luneng's youth team did not come as a surprise to fans. After all, Guoan's overall strength is more than just a level above Luneng's youth team. What delighted Guoan fans the most was the breakout performance of Yan Yu, who scored twice in the match, demonstrating his remarkable form. Yan Yu is a standout from Guoan's post-02 youth training program, alongside Liang Shaowen and Ruan Qilong. However, when Yan Yu first joined Guoan's youth ranks, his overall performance was quite average. As a result, he did not get the chance to participate in the AFC Champions League with Guoan's youth team. Fortunately, Yan Yu did not give up on his professional career. Instead, he continued to strive to prove himself in training. Later, when representing Guoan's youth team in the U21 league, he had a significant breakthrough. Yan Yu performed exceptionally well in the matches, earning him the title of top scorer in the event. This led to Yan Yu being promoted to Guoan's first team and gaining the opportunity to play in the Chinese Super League. However,…

The 2024 season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) has entered its off-season, and the dynamics of the teams in the transfer market are highly anticipated by fans. On December 17th, numerous transfer news emerged, allowing us to sort through them together. Transfer Ban Lift Situation According to Zhu Yi from Transfermarkt China, domestic clubs are actively addressing disputes related to FIFA's transfer registration ban. Overnight, six fewer transfer registration bans were in place. Among them, Cangzhou Mighty Lions and Wuhan Three Towns made significant progress. Cangzhou Mighty Lions resolved three bans and now only has one remaining; Wuhan Three Towns also lifted three bans, leaving two. However, there have been no changes in the transfer bans for Guangzhou FC, Jiangxi Lushan, and Yanbian Longding. Guangzhou FC and Yanbian Longding each have one ban, while Jiangxi Lushan has three. Wuhan Three Towns has shown a positive attitude towards clearing arrears, having recently paid two months' wages, resolving all outstanding wages for this year. The remaining arrears from last year will also begin to be resolved next month. After players receive their back wages, the issue of signing the wage confirmation form is basically resolved. Upon completion of the signatures, Wuhan Three Towns will submit complete access materials to the Football Association. If the review is passed, they are expected to appear on the second batch of the arrears clearance list. Transfer Dynamics of Each Team 1. Shanghai Port Shanghai Port's recruitment plan is highly anticipated. According to local media, the team has clear goals for reinforcement and will introduce an…

Introduction: In the past two years, Shanghai Shenhua has always been under the spotlight of fans' attention. Any news about new signings has caused a stir among the fans, with opinions ranging from support to opposition. Rumors about players leaving the team are also rampant, making it difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood, and we have to wait for an official announcement. With New Year's Day approaching, there has been no news about domestic signings. Although Shenhua's local lineup appears complete, in reality, the top clubs tightly hold onto their promising young talents. We need to find a midfield general capable of changing the course of the game from the cracks. What kind of lineup will Shenhua present in the new season? Fans are anxiously waiting to see if Shenhua can play a winning hand in this limited situation or fall into mediocrity. Everything is uncertain, and only time will reveal the answer. Shanghai Shenhua has been a major focus for fans in recent years, especially when it comes to their signings each season, which always attract a lot of attention. For instance, when the Shenhua team reporter revealed that Minero would replace Marele, it immediately sparked discussions among many fans. There are supporters and opponents among the fans, after all, it's not the fans who are spending money, so they naturally prefer the club to hire more expensive players since they will be paying for tickets to watch the games. At the same time, rumors about Shenhua players leaving are everywhere, from Xie Pengfei to Ma Zhen, and…

The 2025 season is getting closer, and the Football Association has already released the competition calendar for the 2025 season. However, there has been no news about the entry list, and we are currently only at the stage of announcing the debt-clearing list. The second batch of debt-clearing lists announced by the Football Association has been out for several days, and the four-day public announcement period has also ended. This means that the Football Association will officially start the review work on the second batch of lists. If no one raises objections, or if objections are rejected by the Football Association, it will enter the remaining entry qualification review process. Compared to the first batch of lists, the second batch is obviously more controversial because all the teams that did not make it into the first batch have entered the second batch of debt-clearing lists. This means that all the teams in the domestic three-level professional leagues have completed debt-clearing, which is unlikely according to our understanding. After the end of the public announcement period for the second batch of lists, the pressure is now on the Football Association, as many players have raised public doubts after the list was announced, and the Football Association should not ignore this situation. After the list was announced, Wei Shihao was the first to speak up, questioning how Guangzhou FC managed to clear its debts. Afterwards, other players also publicly voiced their doubts. By the end of the public announcement period, as many as 15 people had openly questioned the list, not including…

In the 2024 season of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Shanghai Shenhua narrowly missed the championship by a mere one point, which was disappointing but also promising due to the potential shown by the team. Compared to their local rivals, Shanghai Port, Shenhua boasts a younger squad structure that lays a solid foundation for future development. This potential seems even more promising given the loss of Oscar and Balagas from Port! During the off-season, Shenhua embarked on a large-scale squad adjustment. The first move was to part ways with foreign player Malele, with the club posting a farewell letter on social media to thank the meritorious player for his contributions. This decision seemed to signal the start of the team's reorganization, followed by media reports that four players would be leaving the team. Among these four departing players, the most notable is goalkeeper Ma Zhen, who recently became engaged to Fan Zhiyi's daughter. Despite his contract not expiring until 2026, he chose to temporarily leave after only two appearances last season. It is reported that Ma Zhen will join the newly promoted Yunnan Yulong team on loan to seek more playing opportunities. Fernando's situation is somewhat awkward. The player, on loan from Shandong Luneng, has a contract that expires on December 31. Based on his performance in the 2024 season, the possibility of Shenhua renewing his contract is minimal. Worse still, with Cui Kangxi still coaching Shandong Luneng, his path back to his old club is blocked, forcing him to look for a new home. Dai Weijun, once seen as…

Currently, the Chinese Super League is still in the off-season. Due to Shandong Taishan's participation in the AFC Champions League, their holiday came relatively late, so the team will not reconvene until January. However, during this holiday period, the club has not been idle. They need to actively adjust the existing lineup, and the issue of head coach Choi Kang-hee has also caused some headaches for the club. It is reported that the investment in the new season for Shandong Taishan will be further reduced, which is not good news for the team. According to media personality Li Pingkang, there may be no new signings for both domestic and foreign players in the new season. The team's reinforcement will only rely on internal potential, which undoubtedly pours cold water on the fans. Fans were originally looking forward to Shandong Taishan strengthening after a failed season and making another championship push in the new season, but now it seems that they will be disappointed. Li Kangping also revealed that a national-level player from Shandong Taishan is about to leave, which is Liao Lisheng. After the end of the season, Liao Lisheng's contract expired, and Shandong Taishan offered him a renewal contract. However, under the current financial situation of Shandong Taishan, the new renewal contract could not satisfy Liao Lisheng. Chengdu Rongcheng offered a higher contract to Liao Lisheng, so he is basically confirmed to join Chengdu Rongcheng. The departure of Liao Lisheng is undoubtedly a big loss for Shandong Taishan. Liao Lisheng was an absolute starter last season and his performance…