Recently, according to domestic football insiders, Changchun Yatai's midfield core, Liao Chengjian, is highly likely to join Wuhan Three Towns during the winter transfer window. Liao's contract with his former club Yatai has expired, which means he will join as a free agent. As a result, Wuhan Three Towns can acquire this prime midfielder without spending a single penny, bringing great comfort to many fans. Liao has been an absolute mainstay in Yatai's lineup over the past three seasons.
Whenever Yatai finds themselves in a deadlock during matches, Liao is always the first to step up. Known for his relentless energy on the field, Liao dedicates himself fully to every game. His move to Wuhan Three Towns should allow him to perfectly replace Zhang Xiaobin. Zhang is an absolute hero for Wuhan Three Towns, having been a key player since their time in the China League One. Wuhan Three Towns' promotion from League One to the Chinese Super League (CSL) and their championship-winning season after promotion were largely due to Zhang's contributions.
Despite encountering wage arrears issues over the past two seasons, Zhang did not choose to leave Wuhan Three Towns immediately. Instead, he remained with the team for two seasons, earning the recognition of the fans. Now that Zhang's contract with Wuhan Three Towns has expired, he has chosen not to continue. Therefore, Wuhan Three Towns needs to strengthen their midfield once again.
Coincidentally, Yatai's starting midfielder Liao Chengjian's contract with the club has also expired. Wuhan Three Towns has signed Liao for free and offered him a lucrative contract. Naturally, Liao would not refuse the opportunity to play for his hometown team, Wuhan Three Towns, and both parties quickly reached an agreement on the transfer. In the future, what Liao needs to do is perform well for Wuhan Three Towns and take on more responsibilities soon.
Wuhan Three Towns has already made several signings, including Wang Jinian, Long Wei, Chen Zhechao, Zheng Kaimu, and Zhong Jinbao. Liao Chengjian, a former CSL champion team core member from Yatai, is the club's sixth signing during the winter window. It is hoped that after joining Wuhan Three Towns, Liao will perform well and help the team achieve good results in the CSL and the FA Cup, completing the relegation task as soon as possible.