On December 30th, Beijing time, according to the well-known blogger "The Boy Who Doesn't Understand Football," despite the fact that Wuhan Three Towns will face the loss of several key players in the new season, 29-year-old national team defender Deng Hanwen has stated that he has long considered himself a native of Wuhan and is willing to play for Wuhan even without pay.
It is reported that Deng Hanwen made this statement while participating in the All-Star Football Match held at Linyi Olympic Sports Park Stadium. He said, "I have long considered myself a native of Wuhan, and even without pay, I am willing to play football for Wuhan!" In response to Deng Hanwen's heartfelt dedication to the club, the influential blogger was moved to say, "Such players are worth our support; you always have the whole city behind you!"
Many fans of the Three Towns also praised him, saying, "His spirit deserves encouragement, but wages should still be paid; emotions are inherently a two-way commitment!" Some fans expressed their emotional reactions, with one saying, "Deng Hanwen really made me cry!" Another fan supported him, saying, "Deng Hanwen, I didn't misunderstand you; I will always support you, brother!" Yet another fan commented, "Although wages should naturally be paid, Deng Hanwen's words under these circumstances are truly refreshing. He shows us the pure side of football, where passion cannot be quantified, and loyalty is not taken for granted!"
The 29-year-old Deng Hanwen joined Wuhan Three Towns from Guangzhou FC in April 2022. In his first season with the team, he helped Wuhan Three Towns win the Chinese Super League title for the first time in their history. In 2023, Deng Hanwen also won the Super Cup with the team. In the 2024 season, Deng Hanwen played 26 times for the Three Towns, starting 25 times, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. As an active member of the national team, Deng Hanwen has played 15 times for the Chinese men's national football team, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists.
As a former Chinese Super League champion, Wuhan Three Towns accumulated 31 points in 30 rounds this season, successfully avoiding relegation by finishing 11th in the standings. However, due to financial difficulties, Wuhan Three Towns will face the loss of several key players in the new season.
The contracts of 13 Three Towns players, including Jiang Zhipeng, Park Ji-soo, Tao Qianglong, Liu Ruofan, Luo Senwen, Zhang Xiaobin, Liu Yiming, Liu Yue, He Chao, Ren Hang, Liu Dianzuo, Chen Xing, and Zhang Tao, will officially expire after the 31st, making them free agents. Deng Hanwen's contract with Wuhan Three Towns will also expire at the end of next year.