The battle drums for the new season of the Chinese Super League have yet to sound, but various teams have already made key moves on their squad lineup, making the situation increasingly unpredictable.
Over at Shanghai Shenhua, foreign aid Mynoro is likely in place, and after bidding farewell to five players, the lineup for the 2025 season has basically taken shape. It's like a refurbished battleship quietly docked in the harbor, waiting to set sail and plunge into the waves of the league.
Beijing Guoan is aggressive, with seven national team players stationed, Serginho leading the charge, and rumors swirling about Wu Shaocong's loan move. Such a lineup seems like a meticulously crafted sword, its cold light gleaming, with growing calls for championship victory, filling fans with hope as if they can see the trophy beckoning to the team.
Chengdu Rongcheng is not to be outdone, with four new signings gradually appearing at the base, Liu Dianzuo's joining being the finishing touch, as if fortifying the team's defense with a solid fortress, instantly elevating the lineup's strength by a level. They also harbor ambitions to challenge for higher rankings, eager to try.
The lineup for the 2025 season is shrouded in mystery, hard to fathom. With Oscar and Bargas leaving, Citadini's loan period ending, and Wei Zhen's contract expiring, there are vacancies both domestically and abroad. At this point, Shanghai Port is like a castle in urgent need of repair, lacking bricks and tiles. With only a little over a month left before the match, three foreign aid spots remain empty, and on January 6th, they will head abroad for winter training. Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai are also absent from the national team due to injuries, leaving fans anxious, as if lost in the fog, unable to see the way ahead, and pessimistically believing that Shanghai Port has no chance this season.
Shanghai Port is akin to a hidden scholar, seemingly casual in daily life but actually possessing deep reserves. In past seasons, although transfers dragged on, once they exerted effort and made precise strikes, they could achieve remarkable effects. Just like the 2024 season, when the league started and Gustavo and Citadini were not yet in place, they still defended their CSL title and won the FA Cup. They dislike blind transfers, opening "blind boxes," instead patiently seeking the most suitable players, which is their wisdom. Now, despite facing difficulties, as long as they adjust their strategy and prepare seriously, they can find those crucial "puzzle pieces" during the transfer window. After all, the transfer window runs from January 6th to February 18th, with ample time. As long as funds are sufficient, why should Shanghai Port worry about not finding desired foreign aid?
The 2025 season is undoubtedly a major test for Muscat, with the departure of two core players, Oscar and Bargas, and the team entering a transitional period. But don't forget, Shanghai Port has a solid foundation and experience in successful transfers. As long as they stabilize and make careful arrangements, they can still blaze a trail in the new season of the Chinese Super League. Let's wait and see.