Beijing Guoan had commendable performances in last season's Chinese Super League (CSL) and the FA Cup, securing qualification for next season's AFC Champions League. Suárez, the head coach of Guoan, initially thought his reappointment was a foregone conclusion. However, with the team aiming to push harder for the championship next season, they opted to part ways with Suárez and bring in Setién to take the reins.
Setién is a highly capable head coach with a proven track record. His decision to join Guoan has generated significant anticipation among fans. He has already begun leading the team through winter training to familiarize himself with the players' characteristics. During this period, apart from the two new signings, Wu Shaocong and Serginho, who have already joined the squad, there will be additional foreign players joining as well. Currently, Guoan's foreign players include Gouga, Fabio, and Engadu, and the team is looking to reinforce with two new foreign players.
The prerequisite for Guoan to reinforce with two new foreign players is that Serginho must be eligible to play as a domestic player before the start of the new CSL season. Currently, Guoan is working diligently to complete the naturalization procedures for Serginho. If all goes smoothly, Guoan may be able to secure Serginho's domestic player status before the commencement of the new CSL season.
Guoan's two new foreign player positions will focus on the forward and central midfield roles. The team has parted ways with Adenoro at the forward position, as he failed to deliver the expected level of performance after joining the team. Adenoro became an underperforming foreign player at Guoan, leaving many fans disappointed. Following the expiration of his contract with Guoan, Adenoro was released.
After Adenoro's departure, Guoan needs to reinforce their foreign forward position. Additionally, reinforcing the central midfield with a new foreign player is also imperative. In this position, Guoan hopes to find a strong player similar to Amadou's characteristics. Setién, the head coach of Guoan, already has suitable candidates in mind. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Guoan is expected to make an official announcement within a specific timeframe.