In the off-season of the 2024 Chinese Super League season, the transfer dynamics of Shandong Taishan Club have captured the hearts of many fans. Recently, news about Brazilian forward Leonardo's imminent return to Jinan has brought a touch of warmth to the team's somewhat quiet recruitment efforts. However, the road back for this former hero seems not to be smooth sailing! The current situation of Shandong Taishan is a mixture of joy and worry. On one hand, the team's actions in the transfer market are slow, and it even faces the problem of player loss. He Xiaoke has already joined Qingdao West Coast and started training with his new club. On the other hand, the contract renewal negotiations with key foreign aid Jadson have also reached an impasse. Head coach Choi Kang-hee hopes to stabilize the team's morale with a long-term contract of three years, but the club prefers to sign short-term contracts of one to two years to maintain the flexibility of squad adjustments. However, amidst this seemingly depressed atmosphere, Leonardo's return is undoubtedly a shot in the arm. The 27-year-old Brazilian striker's connection with Shandong Taishan dates back to 2021. Although he only made 8 appearances and scored 1 goal during his first stint, his subsequent career trajectory has proven his abilities. In 2022, he was loaned to South Korea and won the league championship. In 2023, while playing for Changchun Yatai, he won the Chinese Super League Golden Boot. His outstanding performance in Zhejiang in 2024 even skyrocketed his value to 3.5 million euros, ranking fourth among…