This time, Beijing Guo'an has really brought a big surprise to the fans.
We all know that coaches of this level are not easy to sign, especially in the current economic environment. It is surprising that Guo'an managed to bring in Setien. Everyone knows that the golden football era of the Chinese Super League (CSL) is no longer there, and clubs are facing financial difficulties. Especially for big-name foreign coaches like Setien, their salaries are not cheap.
Moreover, top European league clubs still have a strong attraction to these coaches. Who would be willing to easily give up a higher-level stage? Beijing Guo'an has managed to put this deal on track through careful operations.
In fact, as early as the plan to change coaches, Guo'an had already started to think about it. The previous coach, Suarez, failed to lead the team to achieve satisfactory results, and his tactics were not particularly outstanding. The idea of changing coaches had been there for a long time.
During the summer transfer window, Guo'an almost reached an agreement with Weiss, but he was delayed because his team performed very well in the Champions League. There was no choice but to readjust the strategy and continue to look for suitable coaches.
And at this time, Setien unexpectedly appeared in their field of vision.
Talking about Setien, fans must be familiar with him. His coaching style always emphasizes passing and control, focusing on ball possession and rhythm control. This tactical concept is exactly what Guo'an fans have been longing for. You know, Setien once led Barcelona to achieve good results and left a deep impression at La Liga clubs such as Betis and Villarreal.
For this kind of passing and controlling play, Setien has a very clear thinking and execution ability. If he can lead Guo'an to realize this tactical concept, it will definitely allow fans to see a different style on the court.
Some netizens commented: "Guo'an signing Setien is really great! This is not only for the results but also to build the team into a team with tactical heritage. I hope Setien's arrival can improve the technical abilities of the players." This sentence is very correct. Setien's arrival can not only bring a new tactical system to the team but also let the players learn more advanced football concepts in training, which can also play a positive role in the growth of young players.
In fact, the success of this transaction is not only due to Setien's own willingness, but also the efforts of Guo'an are crucial. The club chairman Zhou Jinhui personally took charge, leading the management to participate throughout the process, showing great sincerity.
On December 8th, Setien arrived in Beijing and immediately conducted a field inspection of Guo'an's training base. Walking into the Workers' Stadium, his eyes were bright, as if he was already thinking about how to adjust the team's tactics.
The discussions with the club management also went very smoothly, with smooth communication between both sides. It can even be said that this face-to-face in-depth dialogue ultimately made Setien decide to join Guo'an.
Some netizens said: "Seeing the talks between the two sides, I feel that Setien was really moved by Guo'an's sincerity. Being able to reach an agreement in just a few days really shows Guo'an's negotiation ability and also shows that they are serious about their future plans." Indeed, Setien's arrival is not only a simple replacement of coaches but also part of Guo'an's long-term planning. Their goal is obviously to rebuild a more competitive team in the next few years.
Speaking of the background behind the signing, Guo'an's financial control is also very clever. Although Setien's salary level is high, Guo'an ensured through detailed negotiations that this expenditure would not put too much pressure on the club.
This also shows Guo'an's resilience in the economic difficulties. They did not blindly pursue big-name players or coaches, but sought a balance between quality and quantity under the premise of ensuring stable team operations.
"Setien's arrival is not only to achieve good results, but he can also help Guo'an improve its overall tactical level, which is also a promotion for the quality of the entire league." Some netizens evaluated this way. Yes, Setien's coaching style and tactical concepts will surely bring new impacts to the CSL, and other teams' coaches and players will also benefit from his arrival.
Especially domestic young players, having the opportunity to train with such high-level coaches and teammates will undoubtedly accelerate their growth process.
More importantly, Setien's arrival will inevitably alert other clubs. In the future, more high-level foreign players and foreign coaches may choose to come to the CSL. Setien's successful signing also sends a signal to the outside world that although the CSL has experienced a period of financial difficulties, it still has appeal and potential.
As long as the club has enough sincerity and patience, it is possible to attract world-class players and coaches through precise operations.
All these successes are just the beginning, and the challenges of the future have just begun. Can Setien truly take Guo'an to a new height? Will his tactical system fully land in the CSL environment? These questions are eagerly awaited by the fans.
At present, the fans of Guo'an Club are obviously very excited. Everyone is looking forward to the new season, and Setien's name is already enough to make people feel excited.