After a long absence, Qingdao native coach Li Xiaopeng has made a decision that has garnered widespread attention in the football world - he is set to return to Qingdao Hainiu. For him, this is akin to a homecoming journey. During the 2024 season, he had served as the coach of Hainiu, and despite facing challenges at the time, it laid the groundwork for his current return. Now, after his contract with Cangzhou Lions expired, he decisively chose to return to his hometown team and once again take on the responsibility. His series of actions upon returning to Qingdao have drawn significant attention. Li Xiaopeng's return has caused quite a stir, as he plans to bring in a batch of reinforcements from his former club, Shandong Taishan. It is said that Li Xiaopeng wants to recruit three former national team players, Song Long, Duan Liu Yu, and Liu Binbin, under his wing. They were all very important players for Taishan, with Song Long having rich experience on the flanks and a tight defense; Duan Liu Yu achieving fame at a young age, outstanding football intelligence, and great talent in midfield orchestration; Liu Binbin possessing explosive power and lightning speed. However, taking these players will not be an easy task. The club management has explicitly stated that they are cautious about the transfers of these players, and there are even insiders revealing that they are prepared to offer them salary increases for renewals, aiming to keep them. But Li Xiaopeng will not give up easily. Relying on his past relationships with…