Currently, from various sources, it appears that last season's foreign central defender for Beijing Guoan, Mamadou, will not be renewing his contract with the team. As a result, for the 2025 season, Beijing Guoan's central defensive pairing will be handled by Cameroonian international Ngadeu-Ngadjui and Wu Shaoc

In the world of football, there is an old saying that "good steel should be used on the blade," but the question is - is the blade sharp enough? The winter transfer operations of Beijing Guoan have once again become the focus of fans' attention, especially after the news broke that Liao, a product of Evergrande's youth training, and Wu Shaocong, a national team defender, are about to join. Many fans have already started to envision the passionate scene of the "rekindling of Gongti" in the new season. However, the question arises: can these two transfers enable Guoan to break away from the fate of "starting high and ending low" in the past few seasons and become a strong contender for the Chinese Super League (CSL) championship? Let's start with Wu Shaocong. As a player who has played in the Turkish Super League, his name is not unfamiliar to domestic football fans. This young man is tall and has strong physical confrontation abilities, with solid performances on both the Turkish Super League stage and international competitions. More importantly, the experience he has accumulated overseas can be considered as the "stabilizing force" that Guoan's defense urgently needs. In recent years, Beijing Guoan's defense has been jokingly referred to as a "shoddy project" by outsiders. In key matches, defensive errors often put the team at a disadvantage. The introduction of Wu Shaocong is undoubtedly an attempt to make up for this "weakness." He not only possesses top-level individual defensive skills but can also drive the growth of other young players through his…

According to Spanish media "canarias7", former Beijing Guoan's meritorious foreign aid Jonathan Viera hopes to return to Beijing Guoan, and now they have had contact. It is understood that Viera has received offers from La Liga, Segunda División teams, and also received an invitation from Beijing Guoan, he prefers to return to Beijing Guoan. According to the latest news from the Spanish media, Viera played a role in promoting Setien's coaching of Beijing Guoan this time, and he also hopes to fight side by side with Setien again. The data shows that from October 2015 to June 2017, Setien was coaching the La Liga team Las Palmas, and Viera also served during this period, and both Setien and Viera are very familiar with each other. If he returns to Guoan this time, the two can fight side by side again. Viera is currently 35 years old, valued at 700,000 euros, and is in the late stage of his career. Previously, Viera played 88 times for Beijing Guoan, scoring 30 goals directly and assisting 30 times, and has always been a very important attacking player for the team. Since leaving Hurfeikan, Viera has always been a free agent. That is to say, Beijing Guoan can sign Viera for free this time. A few days ago, Beijing Guoan player Yu Dabao also took a cordial photo with Viera, which may confirm the news that Guoan has contacted him. To be honest, Beijing Guoan really lacks good midfielders right now. Zhang Xizhe's form is obviously not as good as before, and the performance…

In the previous season of the Chinese Super League (CSL), Shanghai Shenhua once led the standings but ultimately fell short in the final stages. A home draw against Shenzhen New Pengcheng saw them relinquish their title ambitions, finishing one point behind Port and settling for second place. Determined to challenge for the CSL championship next season, Shenhua has been actively bolstering its squad in the transfer market in preparation for the new campaign. Official announcement! Shanghai Shenhua has secured four new signings, Jushi found a bargain for 920,000 euros, and Malailai's new club has emerged. On January 8th, Beijing time, after official confirmation from Shenhua, the team has brought in Li Ke, Wang Shilong, and Wang Handragon. As these three players have all transferred on a free transfer, no transfer fees were incurred. Jushi has signed the three new players for Shenhua without a fee, saving a significant amount of money while acquiring players with promising abilities. Li Ke, currently 31 years old, is a product of Arsenal's youth academy and plays as a midfielder, having been naturalized by the national team. Li Ke is versatile in both attack and defense. Last season, while playing for Guoan, he made 23 appearances with 18 starts in the CSL, scoring one goal and providing two assists. He is known for rushing to help his teammates when they are being bullied, which can enhance Shenhua's midfield depth and team cohesion. Wang Shilong, 23 years old, is capable of playing as a center-back and full-back, making him a versatile defensive asset. Last season, Wang…

Choi Kang-hee's stay with Shandong Luneng seems to be driven by a desire to lead the team to success or simply an unwillingness to give up his high salary. This tug-of-war between the club and the coach has become a classic challenge in the Chinese Super League (CSL): one side is unwilling to compromise, while the other cannot afford to waste time. On the surface, this appears to be a contract dispute, but it hides the rapidly changing unwritten rules and conflicts of interest in professional football. When mentioning Choi Kang-hee, most fans recall his glorious days at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Back then, the tough Korean coach, with his firm approach and clear tactical vision, transformed Jeonbuk into Asian champions and was repeatedly named the best coach in Korea. It's not an exaggeration to say that he was a prominent figure among coaches in Asian football over the past decade. During the peak of his coaching career, people's trust in his repeated achievements even made Choi Kang-hee a representative of Korean coaches "exporting" to the CSL. However, the glory of those days can only remain in memory now. Choi Kang-hee currently finds himself in a dilemma: staying with Luneng leads to conflicts; wanting to leave, yet without an ideal next team to join. Although there are rumors that Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors might be interested in recalling this former hero, the reality is that he is just one of the candidates and not a priority for Jeonbuk. The shift from being highly regarded to becoming a "backup option" reflects not only…

Embarrassing! Wang Dalei Wins Best Goalkeeper in CSL, Fans: Most Goals Conceded Among Top 5 Teams, Unconvinced On January 8th, Beijing time, the 2024 season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) award ceremony is underway. Wu Lei has been awarded the best shooter in the CSL, while Chengdu Rongcheng player Hu He Tao has won the best young player award. Wang Dalei, the goalkeeper for Shandong Taishan, has also been honored as the best goalkeeper of the 2024 season in the CSL. In the 2024 season, Wu Lei played 30 times for Shanghai Port in the CSL, scoring 34 goals and helping Shanghai Port defend their league title. Additionally, Wu Lei also helped Shanghai Port win their first FA Cup championship, making his title as the top scorer in the 2024 season of the CSL well-deserved. The 21-year-old Hu He Tao made 16 appearances this season, starting 9 times for Chengdu Rongcheng, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. Hu He Tao was also selected for the national team based on his performance at the club and played 3 times in the top 18 matches, with two of them being starts. It can be said that Hu He Tao's winning of the best newcomer award is also a unanimous expectation. As for Wang Dalei's consecutive wins as the best goalkeeper in the CSL, it has also caused some controversy. In the 2024 season, Wang Dalei represented Shandong Taishan in the CSL a total of 23 times, keeping a clean sheet 7 times, with a total of 29 goals conceded, only…

Bargas bids farewell on social media: "The two and a half years of beautiful life in Shanghai have come to an end, thank you Harbor for the love you've given me." In the Chinese Super League (CSL), few foreign players are able to leave with a transfer fee; most leave as free agents. Thank you 86, he will definitely come back! Who will be the biggest-name foreign player next season? Who will be the biggest-name foreign coach? Kreisang and Cui Kangxi siblings? This is a big oversight. Last season, there were issues with the coach and poor performance, but this season's outstanding performance should have led to an early renewal six months ago. The top salary budget was reserved for Oscar, but in the end, we were outmaneuvered, and we lost both. The top salary can only be 3 million euros before tax, while Saudi Arabia offers 6 million euros after tax. The pre-tax 3 million is far less than other offers, and there may also be signing fees over there. We're all just workers; who would pass up money? Sorry Bargas, once certain keywords trigger, you're no longer the main character. Li Shenyuan announces his departure: "A brief farewell after ten years, thank you Harbor Club for your training." Previously, Li Shenyuan served Harbor for a long time. Last season, he joined Changchun Yatai on loan, playing 27 games with 24 starts and contributing one assist. He was really given many opportunities, but he couldn't perform, and he truly lacks solid skills. This year, in addition to winning the…

On the evening of January 8th, Beijing time, the award ceremony for the 2024 season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) took place, revealing various annual best awards. Wu Lei won both the annual best player and top scorer awards. Wang Dalei, the goalkeeper from Shandong Taishan, was named the best goalkeeper of the season, while Hu Hezhao from Chengdu won the best newcomer award. Ma Ning received the bronze whistle, and Tang Shunqi received the gold whistle; Muscat was awarded the best coach. Here is a detailed list of the winners: Annual Best Player, Annual Top Scorer: Wu Lei (Shanghai Port) The 33-year-old Wu Lei scored a record-breaking 34 league goals in the 2024 season, helping Shanghai Port win the CSL championship, with an additional 10 assists. In the 2024 season, Wu Lei played 34 games in all competitions, scoring 37 goals and providing 10 assists. Fair Play Club Award: Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Shanghai Port, Shanghai Shenhua, Changchun Yatai The selection criteria for the CSL Fair Play Award is a comprehensive assessment of the club's discipline, behavior, and attitude throughout the season. It aims to recognize clubs that adhere to fair competition principles during matches, encouraging teams to actively advocate for fair play and respect game rules and sports ethics. Popular Venue Award: Beijing Venue, Chengdu Venue, Shanghai Venue (Shanghai Shenhua), Shandong Jinan Venue, Tianjin Venue The five venues represented by the five winning teams are precisely the teams with the highest total number of on-site spectators in the 2024 CSL season. Representatives from all five teams were present…

Recently, the official announcement from the Chinese Super League (CSL) revealed that Wang Dali has been awarded the title of Best Goalkeeper for the 2024 season. This news came as a surprise to many fans of Shandong Luneng, as they had anticipated that either Bao Yaxiong or Yan Junling would be more likely candidates for the honor. Bao Yaxiong was the goalkeeper with the fewest goals conceded in the 2024 season and led Shanghai Shenhua to a second-place finish in the league. Additionally, considering the encouragement of new talent, it seemed appropriate for Bao Yaxiong to receive the award. Over the past decade, the Best Goalkeeper award has been dominated by Zeng Cheng, Yan Junling, and Wang Dali, with Yan Junling claiming the title consecutively. Wang Dali's performance for Luneng in the previous season did not provide a compelling case for his selection. In a match against Shanghai Shenhua, he conceded six goals, which left Shandong fans unimpressed. Fans felt that Wang Dali should step aside for the younger goalkeeper, Yu Jinyong, who had an impressive outing when given the chance to start in a CSL match. Yu Jinyong's solid performance against Qingdao West Coast raised expectations among Luneng supporters, who believed he should replace Wang Dali as the first-choice goalkeeper. Despite the doubts surrounding Wang Dali's selection, the question remains: what were the criteria for choosing him as the Best Goalkeeper? Could it be because he is the starting goalkeeper for the national team? Even if we consider his international matches, Wang Dali's performance does not seem to meet…

Old Li, a veteran football fan who has witnessed the ups and downs of Chinese football for decades, gazes at a faded football badge in his hand, lost in thought. When will Chinese football truly rise to greatness? The new season of the Chinese Super League is about to begin, and it's uncertain what surprises await. Recently, Chengdu Rongcheng has been making waves, reportedly signing several national team players. Could this "dark horse" team bring us something extraordinary?‌ The Chinese Super League has certainly seen significant changes over the years. Big-name foreign players like Oscar and Vargas have left, making the title race more competitive than ever. Shanghai Port no longer holds a clear advantage, with teams like Shenhua, Guoan, and the newly emerged Chengdu Rongcheng all vying for the championship. Veteran fans discuss football with excitement, as no one can confidently predict the champion, which makes the matches all the more interesting!‌ Chengdu Rongcheng's rapid rise from the China League One to securing third place in the CSL and qualifying for the AFC Champions League last season was a historic breakthrough. The club's ambition is evident as they continue to invest and strengthen their squad. With a bold management team, skilled coaching staff, and an increasingly powerful player lineup, success seems inevitable.‌ Let's talk about the four new national team players they've signed: Liu Dianzuo, Liao Lisheng, Han Pengfei, and Yuan Mincheng, each a powerhouse in their own right. Liu Dianzuo brings experience and steady goalkeeping skills, solidifying the defense. Liao Lisheng, a midfield core with precise passing and…