Li Xiaopeng's tenure with Cangzhou Mighty Lions is coming to an end, and this contract termination is not related to Li Xiaopeng's own abilities but rather due to financial difficulties faced by Cangzhou Mighty Lions. It is reported that despite being on the debt-clearing list for entry, the team has found players to file complaints, making Li Xiaopeng's departure almost inevitable.
After leaving Cangzhou Mighty Lions, where will Li Xiaopeng go next? Many fans hope that Li Xiaopeng can return to Shandong Luneng, where he once delivered impressive results. Additionally, there is currently a dispute between Shandong Luneng and Cuikexing, and if Shandong Luneng were to forcibly terminate Cuikexing's contract, they would need to pay a substantial amount in compensation. After paying Cuikexing, they might not have enough funds to cover the salary of a new coach. At this point, choosing a domestic coach seems like a good option, and if selecting a domestic coach, Li Xiaopeng is undoubtedly a great choice. He is familiar with the situation in Shandong football, has sufficient coaching experience, and most importantly, his salary is not high.
Can Li Xiaopeng return to Shandong Luneng? Perhaps many Shandong Luneng fans scoff at Li Xiaopeng, but he is actually quite sought after during the off-season. For example, Taishan Team News announced Li Xiaopeng's destination. While fans are still focused on whether Li Xiaopeng will return to Shandong Luneng, another team from Shandong has already made a move, which is Shandong Qingdao West Coast Men's Football Team.
According to the report from Taishan Team News, Li Xiaopeng will return to Shandong football and take over as the head coach of Qingdao Hainiu, replacing Yason. It is reported that Li Xiaopeng's return to Shandong Qingdao Hainiu Men's Football Team can also be considered a return to his old club, as he previously had coaching experience with this team. Another Shandong football legend, Sumaozhen, is the assistant coach of Shandong Qingdao Hainiu. With Li Xiaopeng's return, the two legends will join forces again. It is reported that for the long-term development of Qingdao Men's Football Team, Qingdao Hainiu will offer a contract of 2-3 years, giving Li Xiaopeng more time to build his system.
Shandong Qingdao Hainiu has secured their new head coach, and they have another piece of good news: Alan, the naturalized player who returned to Brazil for surgery at the end of the season, recently appeared at Paulinho's retirement match and showed excellent form. In the new season, Alan has the opportunity to return to Qingdao to help the team achieve better results.