On the morning of December 28th, Beijing time, the latest transfer news from the Chinese Super League (CSL) during the off-season has been reported. Teams such as Beijing Guoan, Dalian Yibo, and Qingdao West Coast have all made new moves. Recent Spanish media reports suggest that Villar could return to Guoan. There have been contacts between the two sides, but no conclusion has been reached yet. Famous journalist Miao Yuan believes that based on the relationship between Beijing Guoan's new coach Setien and Villar, it is very likely, but they also need to consider the position of Ceballos. Therefore, Beijing Guoan is still weighing their options. According to the revelation of sports blogger CSL Watcher, Zhang Chengdong will report to Qingdao West Coast after New Year's Day. The former international player is currently 35 years old. He was the first Chinese player to play in La Liga. He returned to Beijing Guoan in 2022 and made a total of 12 appearances last season, starting 7 times. In addition, there have also been recent media reports that He Xiaoke, formerly of Shandong Taishan, is currently training with Qingdao West Coast for the winter. These two signings are good news for Qingdao West Coast's relegation task next season. Dalian Yibo, newly promoted to the CSL, has recently made strong moves in the transfer market. According to the revelation of the CSL Watcher, the young owner of Dalian Yibo Club announced that they are about to sign Ma Lailai, the former Shanghai Shenhua player. If this powerful foreign aid can be finalized, it…

Cangzhou Lions may have encountered a big problem. According to media reports, on December 25th, the relevant parties in Cangzhou City completed the process, and the eagerly anticipated first installment of 60 million yuan finally materialized. However, it is regrettable that the money will not arrive until the next day, one day later than the time required by the Football Association. There was also a more absurd and anxious topic among the people. The aforementioned relevant parties have been at odds with Cangzhou Lions Club: this money is purely for "access," and cannot be diverted for other uses. In other words, you must obtain access first before I can release the funds. The club stated that without seeing the money, the Football Association would not grant access first. To put it bluntly, everyone is afraid of "chicken flying and egg breaking." As a result, as of December 30th, the Football Association has not announced whether Cangzhou Lions have obtained access. Two days earlier, a well-known media person surnamed Li claimed that according to his understanding, the only team that might not pass the access is Hunan Xiangtao. However, a well-known media person surnamed Miao expressed that according to the "target deadline" promised by the Football Association, if there is no continuous strong intervention, Cangzhou Lions' access "seems uncertain." Miao further explained: In terms of access issues, Cangzhou Lions faced two problems: First, many players demanded wages on Weibo, embarrassing the Football Association. A few days later, the club sent an open letter demanding access, "which may make many people uncomfortable."…

Setien is currently the most prominent head coach in the Chinese Super League. He has coached teams such as Barcelona, Villarreal, Real Betis, and Las Palmas in La Liga. Beijing Guoan hopes to make progress under this renowned coach. Last season, Guoan finished fourth in the Chinese Super League, a decent result, but the head coach, Suarez, was let go. It is clear that Guoan has bigger ambitions for next season, aiming to compete for the championship. Setien has taken office with three major initiatives! The latest adjustments at Guoan include renewing contracts with six players and releasing five, while Yu Dabao retires. On December 31st, Beijing time, Guoan officially announced that they have completed contract renewals with Zhang Xizhe, Wang Gang, Chi Zhongguo, and Cao Yongjing. By renewing their contracts, Guoan has sent a signal that these players will continue to play for the team in the new season, and they are still counted on by the club. Zhang Xizhe is currently 33 years old and played 21 games last season, scoring 2 goals and providing 6 assists. Despite his age, Zhang's awareness and footwork remain strong, making him the midfield engine of Guoan. His passing ability is a key weapon for Guoan to break through the opponent's defense. Wang Gang plays as a right-back and, at 35, still possesses vitality, running back and forth on the right flank to provide impetus for Guoan. Chi Zhongguo, who is the same age as Wang Gang, is a defensive midfielder known as the "Chinese Kante" in the CSL. Cao Yongjing is…

The rear waist is about to arrive, with Shandong Taishan offering 1 million euros, a talent cultivated by Luneng Brazilian Sports. Currently, Shandong Taishan is still on vacation, but the team will soon reconvene to start their winter training. During this off-season, fans are still looking forward to Taishan strengthening their lineup, especially in terms of foreign players, hoping for some surprises. Last season, Taishan suffered significantly in the foreign player department, so if they want to achieve anything in the new season, they must strengthen their foreign player roster. Last season, Taishan exposed their midfield shortcomings after Moises left. They lacked a core player in the defensive midfield position. However, recently, good news has finally come for Taishan. According to Brazilian media reports, Shandong Taishan Football Club has submitted an offer of up to 1 million US dollars to a club in the Brazilian Serie A league, aiming to introduce their defensive midfielder - Guilherme Miranda Madruga Gomes, the winner of the 2023 Puskás Award. Madruga was born in 2000 and stands at 1.91 meters tall. He plays as a midfielder on the field, possessing excellent physical qualities and outstanding football talent. Moreover, he is an outstanding player cultivated by Luneng Brazilian Sports. As early as 2017, he was discovered by Luneng Brazilian Sports Club and joined their youth team. While in the youth team, Madruga participated in multiple events, notably, he also followed the team to participate in the 2018 Weifang Cup. During the Weifang Cup, he was rated as one of the best players due to his…

Due to the increasingly fierce competition in the Chinese Super League (CSL), various CSL teams are currently searching for strong new foreign players in the transfer market to enhance their team strength. Recently, according to multiple media reports, Shandong Taishan has made new moves in terms of foreign player recruitment. It is reported that Shandong Taishan will not renew the contract with the average Brazilian defender Marcelo but instead will strengthen and upgrade the foreign player lineup purposefully, aiming to return to the championship contention in the new season. As we all know, Shandong Taishan had some visible problems in their foreign player configuration last season. Although they had five foreign players on paper, in reality, due to poor recruitment and injury impacts, Shandong Taishan often had to play with only 2 to 3 starting foreign players, which seriously affected the team's combat effectiveness. Therefore, the management of Taishan team learned from the lessons of last season and decided to upgrade the foreign players in the new season, introducing players with more strength and adaptability. According to the Shandong Orange Wave Fan Club, Shandong Taishan will strengthen the weakest position in the midfield, the defensive midfielder. They have already targeted a midfielder from the Brazilian league, Guilherme Madruga, who plays for the Brazilian Serie A team Cuiabá Esporte Clube. Guilherme Madruga is 24 years old this year, at the prime of his career. He plays as a defensive midfielder and comes from the Brazilian sports youth training system, being a young midfield talent that catches attention in the Brazilian league.…

Recently, according to the latest report from Brazilian media diariodonordeste, the forward of Ceará Club, Shaluo Mineluo, who was previously targeted by Shanghai Shenhua, is likely to be intercepted by his city rival Shanghai Port. It is reported that this attacking player, who has performed outstandingly in the Brazilian league, is currently very close to joining the reigning Chinese Super League champion Shanghai Port, and both sides are currently working closely to finalize the final transfer details. Once the news came out, it immediately aroused widespread attention from domestic football media and fans. After all, in the current Chinese Super League transfer market, being able to attract a foreign forward like Shaluo Mineluo with immediate combat effectiveness is undoubtedly a great addition to the team's strength. It is worth mentioning that before this, many domestic media have already reported that Shaluo Mineluo will be the new aid of another Chinese Super League powerhouse, Shanghai Shenhua, and even rumors have spread that the transfer fee has reached 950,000 euros, and the joining matters have been "basically settled". For a time, the issue of Mineluo's ownership has become a hot topic among fans. Shanghai Shenhua, as a traditional strong team in the Chinese Super League, although it has not met the expectations of fans in terms of results in recent years, it has always maintained a high level in terms of recruitment. Especially in the selection of foreign players, Shenhua can always recognize the right person and introduce some players who shine on the Chinese Super League stage. Therefore, when Shaluo Mineluo's…

Shandong Luneng's performance in the 2024 season can be described as disappointing. As a traditional powerhouse in Chinese football, the team not only finished fifth in the league, missing out on the AFC Champions League qualification, but also lost to Shanghai Port in the FA Cup final, losing their last chance to qualify for the AFC Champions League. Such results are undoubtedly a heavy blow to an ambitious team, and it can be said that they have experienced a complete "four empties" season. In this context, the team should have made a decision on the future of head coach Choi Kang-hee. However, due to the oversight at the time of signing, the contract did not include clauses related to performance, which put Shandong Luneng in an awkward situation. If the club were to unilaterally terminate its contract with Choi Kang-hee, it would have to pay a high breach of contract fee of 40 million yuan. This huge expenditure is no small amount for any CSL team, especially under the current tight economic environment in Chinese football. This thorny issue not only affects the team's daily operations but also seriously hinders the preparations for the new season, especially in terms of transfer planning. To avoid further passivity, the club has taken a series of measures to deal with this situation. First, they made a key decision: to take back Choi Kang-hee's transfer rights and firmly grasp the decision-making power for new season transfers in the hands of the club. More importantly, Shandong media reported that the club is actively promoting the…

Beijing Guoan has performed averagely in this season's Chinese Super League (CSL) and the FA Cup, failing to achieve their desired results. As a result, after comprehensive consideration, the club decided to part ways with their head coach, Suarez. Additionally, Guoan has brought in the capable Setien to take over as head coach, hoping he can lead the team to success. Setien's appointment as Guoan's head coach has generated significant anticipation among fans, given his extensive experience coaching in La Liga. Setien's move to the CSL is seen as a step down in competition. Moreover, following his appointment as Guoan's head coach, Setien will be fully responsible for the team's recruitment efforts. Among the potential new signings is forward, Bakambu, who currently plays for Real Betis. Guoan has parted ways with Adelaro, their foreign forward, who failed to live up to expectations after joining the team. This was surprising to many fans, considering Adelaro's impressive career record, including a top scorer performance in the Swedish Super League. Unfortunately, Adelaro became an underperformer and injury-prone player at Guoan, often needing to rest after playing just three games, becoming a high-paid burden for the club. Guoan's decision to release Adelaro early was met with joy from many fans. The club now seeks to strengthen their foreign forward position with a capable player, making Bakambu a hot prospect on their recruitment list. Bakambu previously played for Guoan during the heyday of the "Gold Football" era in the CSL, becoming the team's top scorer. During critical moments in matches, Bakambu consistently stepped up to…

Translation of the article content into English: The winter transfer window is approaching, and after a long period of silence, Shandong Taishan finally has some new news. Some of it is direct transfer news about the Taishan team, while others involve other Chinese Super League (CSL) teams seeking to purchase foreign players, with the Taishan team being considered as the source of these transfer rumors. Domestic media has summarized recent transfer news related to the Taishan team and provided the real situation. Firstly, there is the possibility of the Turkish Super League forward Aboubakar joining the Taishan team. However, it appears that the Taishan team has not made contact with him, and it is likely that he is using the Taishan team to raise his own profile. Secondly, regarding the 29-year-old Portuguese midfielder Nene, who was rumored to be joining a CSL team with the Taishan team as a potential destination. Nene does have a high probability of playing in the CSL, but the team he will join is not the Taishan team. This Portuguese midfielder is an attacking player, which is not the type needed by the Taishan team. Thirdly, Choi Kang-hee's agent did indeed recommend many domestic and foreign players to the Taishan team. However, whether it was Choi Kang-hee's intention or his agent's, the club did not agree to the proposals. This means that the club has taken back the power of recruitment and is now recruiting through its own channels. After all, the foreign players proposed by Choi Kang-hee's agent, such as Pato, were quite disappointing.…

After entering the winter break, Beijing Guoan took a brief rest before starting the first phase of their winter training. During this period, they not only welcomed their new head coach, Setien, but also made moves to strengthen their squad. It is reported that Beijing Guoan has finalized the signing of midfielder ace Serginho, who is about to complete his naturalization procedures. Once Serginho joins, he will undoubtedly significantly enhance Beijing Guoan's midfield control and frontcourt attacking efficiency. And on December 30th, Beijing time, according to the domestic sports blogger "Steamed Koala_GuoAn," Beijing Guoan made another very wise decision by renewing the contract with their 33-year-old meritorious veteran, Zhang Xizhe. Why is it said that renewing Zhang Xizhe's contract is a very wise decision for Guoan? This has to do with Zhang Xizhe's personal technical characteristics. Zhang Xizhe plays as a midfielder and is known for his delicate footwork and precise passing ability, once hailed by Chinese fans as "De Bruyne of the CSL." In the key position of midfield offense, Zhang Xizhe can maintain possession with excellent ball control skills under high-intensity opposition, creating valuable space and time for the team's attack. His passes are as precise as a scalpel, whether it's short passes or long-range transfers, accurately finding the positions of his teammates to open up the offensive situation. In addition, Zhang Xizhe's set-piece skills are equally outstanding, whether it's corner kicks or free kicks, he can use his precise technique to create threats and win scoring opportunities for the team. Beyond his technical advantages, Zhang Xizhe's tactical…