The winter transfer window for the Chinese Super League is about to open, and teams are accelerating their recruitment efforts. For the veteran powerhouse Shandong Taishan, this offseason is very urgent in terms of strengthening the lineup, especially in terms of foreign aid. Last season, Taishan's poor performance was largely due to the lack of foreign aid. Therefore, if they want to achieve something in the new season, they must strengthen and upgrade their foreign aid.
Currently, there has been no substantial progress in Taishan's foreign aid reinforcement. In fact, during this offseason, Taishan is very hopeful for one person, that is, Leonardo, whose loan period has expired. In recent seasons, Leonardo has always been loaned out, and his performance has already proven himself and won the recognition of fans. As the league's golden boot shooter, Taishan fans definitely look forward to him returning to play for Taishan.
However, to the disappointment of the fans, such a super forward who is highly anticipated by the fans, Shandong Taishan chose not to renew the lease, but instead considered selling him directly to Zhejiang team. According to reporter Miao Yuan's revelation, Zhejiang team is currently discussing the buyout with Taishan team, and Taishan team's decision undoubtedly makes the fans feel confused and puzzled. After all, Leonardo's return can greatly enhance Taishan's attacking power, especially when facing strong opponents, without his stable scoring point, the team's offensive efficiency will be greatly reduced.
Moreover, from a competitive perspective, Taishan team does need a player like Leonardo. Leonardo not only has excellent personal ability, but also can stand up at critical moments and help the team turn the situation with key goals. His presence is undoubtedly a valuable asset to the team. However, Shandong Taishan chose to give him up, which will undoubtedly have a certain impact on the team's competitiveness, so Taishan team's choice still makes fans feel puzzled.
In the past two seasons with Zhejiang team, Leonardo has reached the peak of his career. He has ranked high in the top scorers list of the Chinese Super League for two consecutive seasons. Last season, he even won the silver boot of the Chinese Super League, and in the 2023 season, he won the golden boot shooter, becoming the key figure for the team to defeat its opponents. If Leonardo officially completes the transfer, then he will really miss the return. In fact, during the summer window of the 2023 season, fans have begun to call for Leonardo's return, but Choi Kang-hee repeatedly refused his return to the team, of course, because Leonardo is not a player under the Korean elder sister. Now that Leonardo is about to complete the transfer, I wonder if it is still Choi Kang-hee making trouble?