Recently, the transfer strategy of Tianjin Tigers has attracted considerable attention from fans, especially after news emerged that they are continuing to scout players from Shanghai Shenhua. Discussions among fans have been lively and varied.
This approach may seem clichéd, but upon closer examination, it is indeed a relatively stable method—acquiring talented players from nearby competitors not only strengthens one's own team but also weakens the opponent's strength, making for a significant move. Moreover, Tianjin Tigers' current transfers aim not only to deepen their squad but also specifically target several promising players. Let's take a look at their transfer ideas and objectives.
Speaking of Tianjin Tigers' transfer strategy, everyone might know that this team has consistently supplemented their lineup through loan transfers from other clubs, particularly Shanghai Shenhua, over the past few years. This is a painstaking effort—ensuring the players' abilities while avoiding excessive transfer fees, which can be considered a very shrewd operation. This strategy seems to have achieved good results in the past few seasons. For example, Zhang Wei joined Tianjin Tigers through this method.
Zhang Wei, who should be familiar to everyone, was very eye-catching at Hebei China Fortune earlier, with domestic golden boots and goals galore, he was simply a star on the scoring charts. His performance left a deep impression on many fans, and he was even seen as a potential mainstay for the future national team. After joining Shenhua, Zhang Wei seemed unable to fully maintain his previous fiery form and gradually became a substitute player. It may be that Shenhua's tactical system did not suit him or for other reasons; he did not achieve the expected performance.
Some netizens mentioned: Zhang Wei's state is really quite disheartening; he was a goal-scoring machine at Hebei China Fortune, so why didn't it work out at Shenhua? Indeed, Zhang Wei's performance was unsatisfactory, but this does not mean he has no hope. Especially under the leadership of Tianjin Tigers' head coach Yu Genwei, everyone is full of expectations for his future. Zhang Wei's skills are not bad; the key is whether appropriate tactical adjustments can be found to activate his former form. For Tianjin Tigers, this is undoubtedly a good attempt, which could allow Zhang Wei to rediscover his touch and also enhance the team's local attacking power.
Tianjin Tigers' transfers do not stop there. It is reported that the team also plans to continue to scout several players from Shenhua, including Jin Shun-kai, Xu You-gang, Fernando, and Zhou Junchen.
Looking at these names, one might ask: Are these players worth the effort for Tianjin Tigers to introduce? In fact, analyzing their performances and potential, it becomes clear that Tianjin Tigers' vision is not small. Let's start with Jin Shun-kai. At the beginning of last season, he performed very well at Shenhua, once gaining recognition from Slutsky and even becoming a starting player. Who would have thought that he would suddenly fall into a trough later, with his form declining, and eventually gradually losing his starting position. This makes people sigh: What exactly happened to this kid? Is it a problem of talent or a psychological issue? For Tianjin Tigers, it is precisely such players in a trough that are even more promising. If they can recover their form under Yu Genwei's tutelage, the addition of Jin Shun-kai would undoubtedly be a risky but rewarding choice. Some netizens also mentioned in the discussion: Jin Shun-kai performed so well before, so is he just going to sink like this? It feels like he should be able to have a new starting point at Tianjin Tigers. These words hit the nail on the head. If Tianjin Tigers can really help him find the right playing style, we might see him burst forth again. Looking at Xu You-gang, Fernando, and Zhou Junchen, these three players were somewhat lackluster at Shenhua. Especially under Slutsky's system, they seemed to never find their proper positions and often could only sit on the bench with nothing to do. This situation makes their careers seem somewhat helpless. Tianjin Tigers value their potential—in the right environment, they might explode with greater energy. In other words, if Tianjin Tigers can give them more playing opportunities, provide sufficient trust and support, they might reach new heights in their careers. Some netizens commented: These guys do have potential, they just haven't had the chance. Maybe they can be reborn like Zhang Wei if they go to Tianjin Tigers. Indeed, this idea does make sense. Football often provides a new opportunity for those players who have not been able to fully realize their potential elsewhere. If Tianjin Tigers' tactics can adapt to their characteristics, these players might be able to焕发新的生命力。
Therefore, this round of transfer operations by Tianjin Tigers may really have high expectations from many fans. If these former Shenhua players can shine again under the guidance of Tianjin Tigers, the overall strength of the team will surely be enhanced. And Yu Genwei's flexible tactical adjustments also provide better soil for the rise of these players. Not every team has such a head coach who can accurately stimulate the potential of the players. However, it cannot be said that this deal will definitely succeed. Football is all about actual performance, and only on the field can the truth be seen. The transfer operations of Tianjin Tigers, whether it is Zhang Wei's return or the addition of Jin Shun-kai, Xu You-gang, and others, need to be verified in the new season's matches. Everyone still needs to stay calm because football matches are too variable, and no one can guarantee that these players will perform as outstandingly as imagined. To sum up, Tianjin Tigers' current transfer strategy is indeed promising. By borrowing and introducing promising players, they can not only supplement the depth of the squad but also potentially elicit the maximum potential of some players. Whether these players can explode will be answered in future matches. Anyway, fans must hope that Tianjin Tigers will perform better and better because the stronger this team becomes, the more surprises they can bring us on the Chinese Super League stage.
