Beijing Guoan, with its nine national team players and a renowned coach, has become the biggest contender for the Chinese Super League title. The team is making waves in the transfer market, with the signing of 24-year-old defender Wu Shaocong imminent, set to elevate their squad to new heights.
This year, Beijing Guoan seems to have "changed captains and opened new routes," as they say in Beijing. Their new head coach, Quique Setién, is a prominent figure in Spanish football, having managed Barcelona, Villarreal, Betis, and Las Palmas with great success in La Liga. His arrival has instilled confidence in the hearts of Guoan fans, and with Setién at the helm, the team's tactics are expected to undergo a complete overhaul for the new season.
In the transfer market, Guoan has been decisive, securing the services of Serginho from Changchun Yatai and planning to naturalize him. If all goes well, Serginho will be a valuable asset for both the national team and Guoan in the upcoming season.
Wu Shaocong, who started his career in Beijing before moving to Guangzhou Evergrande and then abroad for further training, has returned as a "sea turtle." Unable to secure playing time in Poland, he has opted to return to Guoan, where he can contribute and shine. With his recent inclusion in the national team's 32-man squad, Guoan now boasts an impressive nine national team players, significantly enhancing their lineup.
Guoan is truly set to "stir up" the Chinese Super League. Competitors like Shanghai Port, without Oscar and Bargos, and Shanghai Shenhua, who have lost Marele and brought in Mineiro from the Brazilian second division, seem to be facing challenges. This presents a real opportunity for Guoan to seize.
It has been 15 years since Guoan last won the championship in 2009, a time when Nokia phones were still in use. Now, there is a palpable excitement among fans as they wonder if Guoan can reclaim the long-lost Fire God Cup.
Guoan's operations have been described as "luxury in低调," not flashy but precise and impactful. Setién's arrival has infused the team with the spirit of La Liga, and the combination of national team players such as Zhang Yuning, Wang Ziming, Cao Yongjing, Lin Liangming, Li Lei, Han Jiachi, the soon-to-be naturalized Serginho, and new addition Wu Shaocong, makes this squad comparable to a "Galaxy Battleship" in the Chinese Super League!
Moreover, Guoan has always had the "Beijing Spirit" – never giving up and always ready to fight. It is estimated that even a coach of Setién's caliber will be inspired by this spirit and lead Guoan to go all out on the field of the Chinese Super League.