Recently, the transfer market in the Chinese Super League has been quite active. Players are increasingly focusing not just on big contracts, but on stable paychecks. Many players now prioritize clubs that can ensure stable income over simply choosing the highest bidder. This shift has made certain clubs particularly attractive. Teams like Shanghai Port, Shanghai Shenhua, and Chengdu Rongcheng have caught the attention of domestic players due to their financial stability and well-run operations, ensuring reliable salary payments. The business environment and financial status of football clubs in China are no longer secrets. In recent years, several clubs have faced financial turmoil, mismanagement, and wage arrears scandals. However, football is more than just playing the game; it relies on a strong financial backing. Without funds, even the best players would struggle. Domestic player transfers are no longer solely about which club is willing to spend the most money. Players now emphasize the importance of receiving consistent wages. A club's poor management, despite offering high contracts, is not an attractive proposition for players. Beijing Guoan, for example, has a strong financial background and stable operations, with no significant issues in salary payments. They quickly resolved a wage arrears issue following a FIFA penalty, demonstrating their operational competence. Shanghai Port, known for its substantial financial resources, is a top choice for domestic players, as it guarantees salaries without worrying about failed transfers. Shanghai Shenhua has also seen significant improvements in its business operations, thanks to the support of Juss Group, resolving historical issues and entering a fast track in team operations. Chengdu…

Here it is! Serginho arrives in Beijing with his family, reveals the progress of naturalization, and boasts of leading the national football team to the World Cup Time has come to the year 2025, and the training camps for various clubs and the national team are about to begin. Foreign players from each team are gradually returning to China. Beijing Guo'an is set to head to Hainan for training, and the highly anticipated new recruit Serginho, who is currently undergoing the process of naturalization, has finally returned to China and arrived in Beijing. Serginho will also make an appearance at Guo'an's first phase of training in Hainan, and his addition has turned Guo'an into a strong contender for the new season's CSL championship title, potentially becoming the savior of the national team. After arriving in Beijing, Serginho accepted an interview with domestic media, discussing the details of joining Guo'an and his situation regarding playing for the national team. Upon joining Guo'an, Serginho's favorite number is 10, but he may have to wear the number 7 jersey since number 10 is already taken by Zhang Xizhe, who recently renewed his contract. Serginho doesn't have a deep understanding of Guo'an's current state; he only knows that Guo'an is a traditional team with a very good fan base. However, head coach Setien has just joined the team, and Serginho is not yet clear about the team's future tactical approach or training conditions. When talking about the naturalization process, Serginho eagerly wants to obtain his passport as soon as possible to officially represent the…

On January 5th, Beijing time, Beijing Guoan has officially assembled in Haikou to start the second phase of winter training preparations for the new season. Since the end of the first phase of physical fitness reserve stage of winter training on December 28 last year, the main task of this Haikou winter training will shift to team lineup integration and tactical drills. At the same time, the foreign coaching team led by the newly appointed Spanish head coach Quique Setién will join the team, and Setién will officially begin his coaching career at Guoan Club. Setién completed his signing with Guoan in December last year before returning to Spain to deal with personal affairs. He arranged for his chief assistant coach Ramio to stay behind to lead Guoan through the first phase of winter training. As a coach who has coached La Liga giants Barcelona, Setién is undoubtedly the most prominent coach in the current Chinese Super League (CSL). In recent seasons, Beijing Guoan has experienced frequent changes in foreign coaches, but the team's performance has not improved. After finishing only fourth in the CSL last season, this forced the Guoan management to make another coaching change decision. The controversial former Portuguese head coach, Suárez, left, and was replaced by the more famous former Barcelona coach Quique Setién. The opinions on Guoan's new coach selection are mixed. The 66-year-old Setién is a professional coach trained by the Spanish football system, with a rich coaching resume. His coaching style is typical of the possession and control technical flow route favored by…

Loyalty on Display! 29-Year-Old Brazilian Midfielder Joins Guoan: In the Process of Obtaining Chinese Citizenship, Aiming to Help National Team Reach World Cup The 29-year-old Serginho is set to join Beijing Guoan. In an interview, the Brazilian midfielder emphasized that he will quickly obtain a Chinese passport and do his utmost to help the national team qualify for the World Cup finals. Serginho played for Changchun Yatai last season, making 25 appearances, scoring 8 goals, providing 8 assists, and contributing to 16 goals in total, showcasing an impressive performance. However, his five-year tenure in Changchun is coming to an end. According to multiple domestic media reports, Serginho is about to transfer to Beijing Guoan. This week, Serginho concluded his vacation in Brazil and returned to China. Beijing Guoan sent people to greet him at the scene. At the airport, Serginho took photos with a Guoan scarf. Subsequently, Serginho underwent a physical examination arranged by Guoan. It is expected that Guoan will soon officially announce Serginho's signing. Chinese fans are more concerned about Serginho's naturalization progress. Currently, Serginho has met the conditions for naturalization, and he is very eager to play for the national team. In an interview, Serginho stressed, "I am eager to quickly obtain a Chinese passport and help the Chinese team make a bid for the World Cup." Once Serginho completes the naturalization process, Ivan is likely to include him in the subsequent national team training camp. In March, the national team will face two crucial matches in the top 18 qualifiers, against Saudi Arabia and Australia. If…

Behind Beijing Guoan's formidable lineup lies a group of young talents with dreams and burgeoning abilities, struggling to make their mark. As the new season approaches, the intense competition for places within the team has left many promising stars facing the challenge of limited playing time. In response, the club has resorted to loaning out these players as a strategic choice. This is evident as soon as renowned coach Setien took office and began leading the winter training, two young talents were released by Guoan. According to well-known sports blogger "CSL Observer," Beijing Guoan's young talent Liang Shaowen may join Shaanxi United, while another young talent Ruan Qilong may join Chongqing Tongliang Long. As an established powerhouse in the Chinese Super League (CSL), Beijing Guoan boasts a strong squad that showcases the team's strength but also brings about the "happy trouble" of having experienced veterans or prime international players occupying every position. It is no easy feat for young players to establish themselves in the first team. Talented young players like Liang Shaowen and Ruan Qilong, despite their excellent performances in training, have few opportunities in actual matches. Over time, this not only hampers the development of their skills but also risks wasting their precious youth. Loaning them out opens another door to growth, allowing them to escape the shadow and pressure of their parent club and venture into different leagues where they can freely sweat and accumulate practical experience. In the second half of last season, Liang Shaowen's loan spell at Nantong Zhiyun showed the positive changes brought about…

The national team has undergone a significant overhaul this time, kicking out a group of veterans, even discarding players like Wu Lei who have experience in La Liga. It seems they are genuinely willing to provide opportunities for the younger generation, but whether these young players can withstand the pressure remains uncertain. The average age of the national team has dropped dramatically from over 35 to 26.7 years old, a sudden change that suggests Ivanković is aiming to completely refresh the national team. Despite Shanghai Port winning the double championship, only Yan Junling and Wei Zhen were selected, while Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai, who previously made excuses not to participate, did not even make it onto the list this time. Beijing Guoan and Shanghai Shenhua have become major contributors, each contributing seven players, with Shandong Taishan also having six players selected. Guoan has basically monopolized the midfield positions, with Hou Yongyong performing well in Norway and successfully making the cut this time, appearing quite proud in his WeChat moments. It's no surprise that Cao Yongjing, a young player with solid skills, has been continuously selected. However, Yang Liyu's return is somewhat unexpected, as he hasn't been part of the national team for three years, suggesting he must have something special. Serginho's situation has progressed smoothly, arriving in Beijing on January 3rd. Although Guoan has yet to officially announce it, he was already photographed at the airport wearing a Guoan scarf, which basically confirms the deal. It's rumored that the naturalization process is going well, and if completed by the…

In the fiercely competitive green field of the Chinese Super League, central defenders over 1.9 meters tall are as rare and precious as treasures. Among them, Beijing Guoan boasts the most such players among the top four clubs. Shanghai Port finds it challenging to locate a central defender exceeding 1.9 meters in height among their players. Wei Zhen, standing at 1.89 meters, is an example of a player with remarkable skills but slightly lacking in "altitude." Similarly, Chengdu Rongcheng lacks towering central defenders, which weakens their aerial defense. Shandong Taishan has Marcel, valued at 50,000 euros, who just crosses the 1.9-meter threshold, but his presence in the 2025 CSL season remains uncertain, leaving fans anxious. Turning our attention to Shanghai Shenhua, Jiang Shenglong stands out like a tall tower among central defenders, using his height of over 1.9 meters to lead the team's aerial defense. Having been loaned out twice to Tianjin and Chongqing, he has now returned to Shenhua and become a core member. The mainstay, Enjadeu from Cameroon, stands at 1.90 meters tall and is a formidable presence on the field. He was selected for the best lineup in the 2023 season and fully committed in the 2024 season, playing 30 games with solid defense and contributing 3 goals and 1 assist in attack, making him a versatile asset that strikes fear into opponents. African foreign aid Mamadou stands at 1.91 meters, considered a "giant" among Malian players. His performance on the field is impressive, with many believing he outshines Enjadeu. However, with his contract expiring and no…

In this winter, Chinese football has welcomed a warm spring breeze! On the afternoon of January 3rd, Beijing time, the 29-year-old Brazilian midfielder Serginho, with his infinite love and aspirations for football, officially set foot on the land of Beijing. His arrival not only injected fresh blood into the Beijing Guoan club but also gave countless national football fans new hope for the impact of the 2026 USA-Mexico-Canada World Cup. Today, let us unveil the mysterious veil of this potential new core of the national team together! I. Smiling and holding a scarf, Serginho's affability is full marks Despite the fatigue from the long journey, Serginho arrived at Beijing Airport with an uncontainable joy and anticipation on his face. In front of the camera, he not only generously raised the scarf of his new club, Beijing Guoan, but also used his signature warm smile to instantly ignite the enthusiasm of the fans on the scene. He fulfilled the fans' requests for autographs and photos one by one, without any airs, and this approachability made people feel very cordial. Serginho's arrival undoubtedly brought a positive energy to Beijing Guoan and even the entire Chinese football circle. Speaking of Serginho's football career, it is a journey filled with glory and brilliance. Born in the Santos youth training of Brazil, he once shone brightly in the Kashima Antlers team, won the 2018 AFC Champions League as the core of the team, showing excellent midfield organization ability and outstanding goal efficiency. In 2020, he moved to the CSL to join Changchun Yatai, contributing 30…

Beijing Guoan has arranged a friendly match with Dalian Yingbo on January 17th. The two teams have a good relationship, and last season He Xiaqiang was loaned to Dalian Yingbo, achieving a win-win situation for both sides. However, seven national team players from Beijing Guoan will still be in training with the national team on the 17th, so the team will be playing with an incomplete squad. The third phase of winter training will see Beijing Guoan travel to Thailand for final preparations. Chengdu Rongcheng and Beijing Guoan are both very ambitious for the new season and are leading the way in terms of player acquisitions in the Chinese Super League. Beijing Guoan has retained three foreign players: Gouja, Abreu, and Engadu. They have not been quick to replace them, as the first two have already returned and can participate in the team's winter training on time. Engadu, however, will delay his return due to personal matters. These three players have proven their abilities and are among the top foreign players in the Chinese Super League. The first challenge for new head coach Setien will be that seven national team players, including Zhang Yuning and Lin Liangming, will leave for national team training on January 9th. The domestic core players will only be able to train under Setien for four days before returning to the team on January 19th. Shanghai Port's two foreign players, Oscar and Bargas, will not renew their contracts, which is a relief for their city rivals Shanghai Shenhua. This season, they have a chance to compete…

The new training roster for the Chinese men's national football team has finally been released after much anticipation. This time, head coach Ivan has called up a total of 32 national players, with Beijing Guoan becoming the largest contributor, boasting seven of their players selected. In addition to some familiar faces and regulars in the national team, there are also five newcomers included in this training session: Wu Shaocong, Yang Liyu, Hou Yongyong, Maiwulang Mijiti, and Wumiti Jiang Yusup. Among them, the inclusion of the eagerly anticipated naturalized player Hou Yongyong has excited Chinese fans the most. Overall, the roster aligns well with the wishes of Chinese fans, as it truly represents a major overhaul of the national team lineup, significantly improving the previously somewhat aging age structure. However, despite this, Ivan's selection for the national team still has three questionable choices that have sparked widespread criticism and controversy among fans. Firstly, why was Yang Liyu, who has performed averagely, called up? Secondly, why is Wei Zhen still being used? Thirdly, why was the naturalized powerhouse Alan dropped from the squad? Is he not better than Yang Liyu? In summary, these three confusing selections by Ivan have raised many questions and criticisms from fans. Let's start with the issue of Yang Liyu's call-up. Looking back at his past performance on the field, it is difficult to describe it as "outstanding." In club matches, although he occasionally shines, more often than not, he falls into mediocrity, lacking enough firepower in the offensive end to create decisive opportunities for the team. His…