After the end of last season, Shandong Taishan has been relatively inactive in terms of recruitment. However, recent news from the club indicates that they will be acquiring former Evergrande wingback, Zhong Yihao, from Henan Team. According to reports, after extensive negotiations, Henan Team agreed to loan Zhong Yihao to Shandong Taishan. The addition of this former Evergrande near-international can help Taishan address their defensive shortcomings on the left flank. The 29-year-old Zhong Yihao is currently in the prime of his career. However, his situation at Henan Team last season was not ideal, with only seven starting appearances and limited goals and assists. In such circumstances, Zhong Yihao hopes to gain more playing time and development opportunities, and Shandong Taishan has seized this opportunity to extend an invitation to him. Bringing in Zhong Yihao is a wise move for Taishan. Over the past two seasons, the team's left-back position has had significant weaknesses, especially as Liu Yang's form continues to decline, making this issue even more pronounced. Zhong Yihao can not only play as a left midfielder and left winger but also as a left-back, making him the versatile player that Shandong Taishan needs. As part of the exchange conditions, Henan Team hopes to acquire one or two young players from Shandong Taishan. This request has received a positive response from Taishan. Indeed, Shandong Taishan does have a group of young players with great potential, among whom Jia Feifan and Liu Guobao are considered the most likely candidates to become part of the trade. Jia Feifan was the main defensive…

30 million! Exposed Shandong Taishan team super scorer joins Shanghai Port, continue to fight for the championship with Wu Lei Beijing time January 7th, focusing on the Chinese Super League and domestic football. At present, some teams in the Chinese Super League have gathered, and some are about to gather to start the sprint for the 2025 season. Shandong Taishan team had a mediocre record last year, and they will start preparing for the new season again on January 6th. So far, the team doctor of the Taishan team, Sandro, foreign aid Pato, Tong Lei, Liao Lisheng, foreign aid Marcel, He Xiaoke, etc., have basically confirmed their departure. Considering the big environment of the club, it is difficult for the club to make big investments in the new season, so personnel adjustments are inevitable.‌ In fact, judging from the overall performance of Shandong Taishan team last season, at least two aspects need to be adjusted. First, coach Cui Kangxi's tactical innovation is imperative. Second, the adjustment of foreign aid introduction is imperative. Currently, Crescendo, Kaza and Zeke have contracts, and the midfield and defensive lines need to be strengthened.‌ On January 6th, according to the report of Shangguan News, Shanghai Port will introduce former Chinese Super League Golden Boot winner Leonardo. Leonardo showed great interest in joining the Port. Both sides are interested in each other, so this transaction should be highly likely. Shanghai Port has successively announced the departure of Oscar and Bargas. On the latest Chinese Super League value list, Crescendo ranks first with 4.5 million euros, Leonardo…

When it comes to the favorites for the championship in the 2025 season, it's no longer Shanghai Port, or Shanghai Shenhua who are basically maintaining their status quo, or Chengdu Rongcheng who have brought in three national team players as domestic signings. Nor is it Shandong Taishan under Choi Kang-hee. Instead, it's Beijing Guoan. Since the club's owner made the tough decision not to renew the contract with Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao, Beijing Guoan, who used to cut corners in the transfer market, suddenly has money, as netizens say, Beijing Guoan hasn't fought such a rich battle in many years. The first move was to bring in a big-name coach. Former Barcelona team coach Quique Setien, although Beijing Guoan had previously invited the former AC Milan coaching staff, but Barcelona's fame is more resounding than AC Milan, and Setien is also the coach who taught Messi how to play football. Added to his philosophy of attack, many fans, especially Beijing Guoan fans, are already very excited, for example, when Setien came to China, many fans went to meet him at the airport, which did not happen when Suarez came. The second move is to renew contracts with veterans, such as former international Zhang Xizhe has been confirmed to stay, in the first training session of the 2025 season, Beijing Guoan has Han Jiaqi, Li Lei, Cao Yongjing, Zhang Yuning, Wang Ziming, Lin Liangming selected for the national team training. Personally, I think if Setien can solve the problem of coexistence between Zhang Yuning and Fabio, playing attacking football like Shanghai…

Beijing Guoan has already started their winter training in Haikou, which is expected to last for three weeks, with the third stage taking them overseas for further drills. As the only team among the top 5 to change coaches, Guoan faces the daunting task of rebuilding their tactical approach and even their starting lineup from scratch, following the departure of two foreign players, Adebenro and Mamadou, who will need to be replaced. Coach Setien has a heavy responsibility ahead of him, and he is taking his role very seriously, often demonstrating technical moves and training exercises himself to set an example. On January 9th, national team players such as Zhang Yuning, Lin Liangming, and Yang Liyu will join the national team for a 10-day training camp, leaving Guoan with an incomplete squad for Setien to work with temporarily. Fortunately, Beijing Guoan does not have any AFC Champions League commitments in February, allowing them to make up for lost time. Setien has high tactical demands, having previously coached Barcelona, and he is unlikely to employ long balls or dense defense strategies. Instead, frontcourt possession and control will be the main tactics for Guoan in the new season. In terms of domestic player recruitment, Guoan has opted for targeted signings, unlike Chengdu Rongcheng, which brought in four national team players. Currently, Guoan has only made contact with Wu Shaocong, a potential first-team level signing. Other positions are well-staffed, with potential foreign signings in midfield, established mid-career players like Zhang Yuan, and veterans like Chi Zhongguo who have renewed their contracts. The winger…

Can Chinese football turn things around? The new national team roster has given us a glimmer of hope, but it also makes us hold our breath. Will the seemingly positive changes such as youthification, naturalized players, and contributions and adjustments from clubs really shake the deeply rooted problems in Chinese football? Looking beyond the excitement on paper, is the future of Chinese football really here? The name of Ivanković has been frequently mentioned in the domestic football circle recently. After taking office as the head coach of the national team, he launched a radical reform, the most obvious action being the promotion of team youthification. This time, the average age of the newly announced national team list dropped to 26.7 years old, much younger than the previous "35+ veterans class." At first glance, this is indeed a positive signal. In the past, we always said that when the national team played, the average age of the players was high enough to be like playing a retirement ceremony. But this time, many post-95s and even post-00s young players have been promoted to the national team. They have good physical fitness and strong impact, and can keep up with the fast-paced international competitions. But then again, youthification does not equal achievement. Young people have energy, but lack experience in major events, which may become a shortcoming in events like the Asian Cup. Imagine, when the opponent presents a mature tactical system and experienced players, can these young players stabilize their positions? Ivan's youth strategy is a gamble, and the results may not…

Beijing Guoan Club has arranged a series of winter training plans early in order to achieve good results next season. However, the original cancellation of the winter training plan by the Football Association and the national team coach Ivankovic has changed, with an additional 10-day winter training plan scheduled for January 9th, which conflicts with Beijing Guoan Club's second phase of winter training starting on January 5th. With the arrival of new coach Setien's team and key signing Serginho in Beijing, the club has already gathered a complete squad at the Hainan Guoan Winter Training Base on the 5th, which is also the key stage of the entire winter training plan. Setien's tactical approach and personnel configuration will initially take shape during this period. However, due to the fact that seven Beijing Guoan players are included in the national team training list, the club and Setien have encountered a pleasant dilemma. On one hand, it shows that Beijing Guoan players' abilities are recognized; on the other hand, the absence of seven main players has caused Setien to be unable to train normally. This unexpected situation has indeed caught the Guoan Club off guard. Beijing Guoan faces a four-front battle this season, including the league, AFC Champions League, FA Cup, and the national team. If Serginho's naturalization is successful and Wu Shaocong and Wei Zhen can join smoothly, the number of players selected for the national team could increase to ten. Beijing Guoan Club has always prioritized the interests of the national team, selflessly contributing many main players to bring glory…

Beijing Guoan secures strong reinforcement before Wuhan Three Towns! Now he has become a national player and reached a new peak Guoan's move is simply amazing! Han Jiaqi: The splendid transformation of the 26-year-old national team goalkeeper from R&F to Guoan. Hey, folks in Beijing, today we gotta talk about our own kids - the affairs of Beijing Guoan! You know what? Last season, Guoan managed to finish fourth in the Chinese Super League and even snagged a spot in the AFC Champions League. Who deserves the credit for this? That's right, it's the young and capable goalkeeper - Han Jiaqi! Do you still remember? Last season, when the mainstay Hou Sen accidentally got injured, our boy Han Jiaqi seized the opportunity and became the face of the team. As the saying goes, "Opportunities are for those who are prepared," and this couldn't be more true for Han Jiaqi. Ever since securing his starting position, Han Jiaqi has been shining in every game, becoming the backbone of Guoan's defense! Whenever Guoan is locked in a fierce battle on the field, about to hit a stalemate, Han Jiaqi always steps up to perform a heroic feat. Don't you think Guoan's qualification for the AFC Champions League should be credited largely to Han Jiaqi? Even more impressive is that Han Jiaqi's performance was impeccable, earning him the attention of the national team. He has been selected multiple times and has become a regular member of the national team. Do you think it was a wise decision for Guoan to sign Han Jiaqi…

This time, Beijing Guo'an has really brought a big surprise to the fans. We all know that coaches of this level are not easy to sign, especially in the current economic environment. It is surprising that Guo'an managed to bring in Setien. Everyone knows that the golden football era of the Chinese Super League (CSL) is no longer there, and clubs are facing financial difficulties. Especially for big-name foreign coaches like Setien, their salaries are not cheap. Moreover, top European league clubs still have a strong attraction to these coaches. Who would be willing to easily give up a higher-level stage? Beijing Guo'an has managed to put this deal on track through careful operations. In fact, as early as the plan to change coaches, Guo'an had already started to think about it. The previous coach, Suarez, failed to lead the team to achieve satisfactory results, and his tactics were not particularly outstanding. The idea of changing coaches had been there for a long time. During the summer transfer window, Guo'an almost reached an agreement with Weiss, but he was delayed because his team performed very well in the Champions League. There was no choice but to readjust the strategy and continue to look for suitable coaches. And at this time, Setien unexpectedly appeared in their field of vision. Talking about Setien, fans must be familiar with him. His coaching style always emphasizes passing and control, focusing on ball possession and rhythm control. This tactical concept is exactly what Guo'an fans have been longing for. You know, Setien once led Barcelona…

At the beginning of 2025, Beijing Guoan has been receiving good news continuously. Spanish coach Quique Setien has officially joined, and new signing Serginho has also arrived in Beijing. After completing his club medical examination, he will fly to Haikou with Setien's coaching team to participate in the second phase of Guoan's winter training. After securing Serginho, the current focus of Guoan Club's work is on the introduction of domestic players. It is reported that the main positions for recruitment this season are at the full-back and central midfield positions. The main full-backs of Guoan, Li Lei and Wang Gang, have both entered the final stages of their careers and urgently need young players to step up. Last season, Feng Boxuan and He Yupeng both played as full-backs, but their overall performance was average. Coach Suarez even used Yang Liyu and Fang Hao as makeshift full-backs, indicating that there is currently no full-back player in the Guoan team who can truly replace Li Lei and Wang Gang. Therefore, during this winter transfer window, Guoan will continue to introduce full-back players. In central midfield, naturalized player Li Ke has left the team, and his new destination is likely to be Chengdu Rongcheng, a rising star in the Chinese Super League (CSL). Rongcheng Club has recently made significant moves in recruitment, with confirmed signings including Liu Dianzuo, Han Pengfei, Liao Lisheng, and Yuan Mincheng among others. With the addition of Liao Lisheng and Li Ke, Chengdu Rongcheng's central midfield position is now overcrowded. Yan Dinghao, who only joined the team last season,…

The latest training list of the national football team has caught the attention with an average age dropping from 35 to just over 26, a youthful transformation that has left fans somewhat bewildered. However, upon closer inspection, it's clear that a blood transfusion is indeed necessary as the older players are visibly struggling. The changes in the national team's training list this time are quite significant. Ivanković's move towards youthfulness has directly lowered the average age to 26.7 years old, a precipitous drop that has taken many by surprise. Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Shenhua have suddenly become major contributors to the national team, with each team having 7 players selected. Shandong Taishan is not far behind, contributing 6 national team players. These teams essentially occupy half of the national team. For the double champion Shanghai Port, the situation is awkward this time, with only Yan Junling and Wei Zhen selected, while Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai were directly overlooked. This raises questions about their current form. Hou Yongyong's performance in the Norwegian league has indeed been impressive. As the first bloodline naturalized player, his return to the national team list is well-deserved, and his Weibo post was quite touching. The inclusion of Cao Yongjing and Yang Liyu also indicates that Ivanković is truly relying on young players, especially Yang Liyu, who hasn't been in the national team for three years and has finally gotten his chance. The process of Serginho's naturalization is underway, although it has not been officially announced yet. His display of a Guoan scarf at the airport…