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On January 8th, as spring returns to the earth, Shanghai Shenhua Club has brought good news that makes fans cheer: Russian Oleg Veretelnikov has been appointed as the assistant coach of the first team, Austrian Patrick Proell will serve as the medical rehabilitation officer, and Tunisian Kamo Betomi has become the team's physiotherapist.
With the arrival of the new coaching team and the Chinese and foreign medical teams, Shenhua's 2025 season is really like a tiger with wings, with a bright future ahead.
In addition to this exciting news, Shenhua's player market has also started to heat up.
The club not only gained the "double dragons," but also made strategic reinforcements to the lineup.
These "double dragons" are Wang Shilong, a versatile player from the former Guangzhou team, and Wang Hanlong, a young mixed-race forward.
Their joining can be said to have rejuvenated Shenhua's competitive level.
Double Dragons Wang Shilong and Wang Hanlong
Wang Shilong was born in Zibo, Shandong in 1998, when the spring sun shone on the earth.
He stands at 1.76 meters tall and can flexibly compete in multiple positions in the backfield.
It is worth mentioning that during his time at Guangzhou, he played 81 times and had 28 appearances in the China League One.
Having come out of the youth training at Guangzhou, he has already taken on a heavy sense of responsibility.
And the other Wang Hanlong shines even more.
Born in 2006, although still young, he has already shown super strength in the Slovenian youth league.
He stands at 1.82 meters tall and can play as a forward. He showed extraordinary talent at an early age, starting to practice football at six years old and once won the silver boot in the U15 league.
Wang Hanlong chose to join Chinese nationality in 2024, and his future performance in the CSL is highly anticipated.
It can be said that the joining of these two new stars has made Shenhua's prospects even more colorful.
The Inevitability of Talent Flow
As "Four Road Drivers" once said, when someone comes, someone must leave.
For many teams, the flow of talent is normal.
During the hot transfer period, Zhou Junchen's departure is about to be officially announced, and he is about to join Changchun Yatai on loan.
The 24-year-old did not succeed at Shenhua, playing only twice in the 2024 season. Faced with internal competition pressure, choosing to leave temporarily is rational.
Zhou Junchen was once hailed by Xu Genbao as a "genius," even comparable to Wu Lei.
His performance in Huanghai was outstanding, becoming a key player known as "Zhou Burst."
However, facing many strong competitors, Zhou Junchen's talents were not fully utilized, and the opportunity to be loaned to Yatai might open a new chapter for him.
If he can regain his form in Yatai matches, it would truly be a win-win choice.
Adjustment of Transfer Strategies
Recently, the influx trend of Yatai cannot be underestimated. Xie Hui strategically introduced "Zhou Burst" as an important reinforcement for the front and side of the field, which shows the thoughtful consideration of Yatai after adapting to the fierce competitive environment.
A quick analysis reveals that these young players will inject fresh blood into the team, and how to maximize their potential has become an urgent matter.
At the same time, Yatai is also conducting personnel trials. The departures of players like Liu Yun and Sabiti have left room and possibilities for new changes.
Recalling young players like Fan Chao and Huang Yushen at this time, or even bringing up excellent players from the U21 and U19 teams, it can be said that Yatai's attempts in terms of personnel layout have undoubtedly paved the way for their future development.
Market Dynamics and Current Situation
It is noteworthy that Cangzhou Lions failed to enter as expected due to various reasons, and the players have regained their free status.
As a 31-year-old midfielder, Wang Peng is close to signing with Qingdao West Coast.
Wang Peng is undoubtedly a fighting midfielder. He played 27 times and scored 1 goal in Cangzhou, joining Qingdao West Coast with rich match experience, which is undoubtedly a reinforcement for the team's midfield.
In addition, Shenzhen New Pengcheng also has good news - Zhang Xiaobin joined, standing at 1.88 meters tall, with nearly 200 CSL experiences, destined to be a very important member on the field.
As a champion member of the Jiangsu team in the 2020 season, he also won honors such as the China League One championship, the CSL championship, and the Super Cup in 132 matches with Wuhan Sanzhen.
This series of backgrounds makes his role after the transfer even more critical.
Future Outlook
With the continuous improvement of Wu Jinguo's tactical system, the addition of these fresh bloods has made the prospects of Shenhua and Yatai very optimistic.
In the current football market, every transfer may become an opportunity for the team to change its face.
Good cooperation between coaches and players is not just an accumulation of numbers, but also the sublimation of team chemistry and cohesion.
As for the pairing of players and coaches, it is undoubtedly an important topic.
Some people always say "good horses need good saddles," whether the strength of these two "dragons" can be fully exerted at Shenhua is definitely worth paying attention to.
By working together inside and outside, fully exploring the potential of young players, we can boldly speculate that Shenhua's future performance in the CSL may be a delightful feast.
Returning to the essence, it is believed that industry insiders are also thinking about the same question: how to establish a good team culture, centered on the players, allowing them to naturally perform on the field.
Most players' talents always need a suitable environment to be stimulated, which will become a threshold that each team must cross in the future.
Interaction and Discussion
This article ends here, but I want to ask everyone, do you think the transfer strategies of Shenhua and Yatai will work in the upcoming season? Who can stand out in the new competitive environment? What are your expectations and opinions on the addition of these "new bloods"? Welcome to leave comments and discussions, share your views and opinions, let's pay attention to the story of this wave of transfers together, and feel the charm of football!