Shanghai Port's Rebuilding Plan Stirs Discussion as They Aim for the Future The rebuilding plan of Shanghai Port this year has undoubtedly sparked considerable discussion. As the reigning champions of the Chinese Super League (CSL), they have been making continuous adjustments throughout the season, with fans and media closely watching their every move. Honestly, Shanghai Port's recent moves seem to be a cunning strategy, but in reality, they are preparing for the future. To return to the top, it is no longer just about relying on the performance of a few foreign players; instead, it is about fundamentally breaking away from the existing framework. When mentioning Shanghai Port, one naturally thinks of the two foreign players, Oscar and Barjas. These two are not ordinary players; in the past seasons, their performances were unmatched, almost becoming the backbone of the team. However, during this winter break, their departure has caused dissatisfaction among many fans, with some even believing that Shanghai Port is doomed without their core foreign players. How can they maintain competitiveness, let alone enter the international arena? The truth is different. Behind Shanghai Port is more than just the names of a few departing players. The departure of Oscar and Barjas was actually a well-planned step by Shanghai Port to free up salary space and bring in more young players with potential. Behind this, Shanghai Port has already set its sights on some key transfer targets, with the most representative being Tao Qianglong. This 24-year-old player from Wuhan Sanzhen possesses outstanding technical ability and potential, and has long been…

The battle drums for the new season of the Chinese Super League have yet to sound, but various teams have already made key moves on their squad lineup, making the situation increasingly unpredictable. Over at Shanghai Shenhua, foreign aid Mynoro is likely in place, and after bidding farewell to five players, the lineup for the 2025 season has basically taken shape. It's like a refurbished battleship quietly docked in the harbor, waiting to set sail and plunge into the waves of the league. Beijing Guoan is aggressive, with seven national team players stationed, Serginho leading the charge, and rumors swirling about Wu Shaocong's loan move. Such a lineup seems like a meticulously crafted sword, its cold light gleaming, with growing calls for championship victory, filling fans with hope as if they can see the trophy beckoning to the team. Chengdu Rongcheng is not to be outdone, with four new signings gradually appearing at the base, Liu Dianzuo's joining being the finishing touch, as if fortifying the team's defense with a solid fortress, instantly elevating the lineup's strength by a level. They also harbor ambitions to challenge for higher rankings, eager to try. The lineup for the 2025 season is shrouded in mystery, hard to fathom. With Oscar and Bargas leaving, Citadini's loan period ending, and Wei Zhen's contract expiring, there are vacancies both domestically and abroad. At this point, Shanghai Port is like a castle in urgent need of repair, lacking bricks and tiles. With only a little over a month left before the match, three foreign aid spots remain…

The latest training squad list for the national football team has been released, featuring 8 new additions and 3 omissions from the previous period, with 2 surprising exclusions and 1 player who should have retired earlier! In preparation for the crucial upcoming match against Saudi Arabia, the national football team is set to commence a new training camp. A total of 32 players have been selected for this training session, from which 9 will ultimately be cut, with these 9 likely to come from among the newcomers. However, if any of the new faces manage to make a strong impression on the coaching staff during the training, they stand a good chance of securing their place. Compared to the previous national team roster, 8 new players have been added: Jian Tao, Han Pengfei, Wu Shaocong, Wumiti Jiang, Huang Zhengyu, Maiwulong, Yang Liyu, and Hou Yongyong. The three players who did not make the cut are Liu Dianzuo, the goalkeeper who recently transferred from Wuhan Three Towns to Chengdu Rongcheng, Jiang Guangtai, the defender from the 2024 season champions Shanghai Port, and forward Wu Lei. The omission of Jiang Guangtai and Wu Lei came as a surprise to fans. Both Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai are undisputed mainstays in both their clubs and the national team, often being the key players. Since his naturalization, Jiang Guangtai has been the only naturalized player consistently playing for the national team, significantly stabilizing the defense. His exclusion from this selection was indeed unexpected for fans. There are two reasons behind Jiang Guangtai's omission. Firstly,…

Oh boy! On the first day of the new year, fans of Shanghai Port were collectively stunned! A Shandong native named "Jian Ge Talks Sports" unexpectedly dropped a bombshell: according to Transfermarkt, Muscat was no longer on the coaching bench at Shanghai Port! As soon as this news broke, the fan group of Shanghai Port exploded! It was like setting off firecrackers during the New Year, crackling non-stop! Think about it, Oscar, Bargas, Citadini, and Pop, all four foreign players left in a rush, if Old Mu were to leave as well, wouldn't Shanghai Port be heading straight for relegation in the new season? The hearts of the fans were freezing cold, as if they had fallen into an ice hole! Brother Jian even thoughtfully posted a screenshot from Transfermarkt, and sure enough, there was nothing about Shanghai Port in Muscat's profile! This old man really knows how to pick his timing, going on vacation to Glasgow, Scotland. Now that's great, the fans' imaginations are running wild, starting to make up stories: Could Old Mu have set his sights on Glasgow Rangers in the Scottish Premiership? Could he really be considering a job change? Seriously, Muscat is extremely important to Shanghai Port! Last season, it wasn't easy for Shanghai Port to poach him from Yokohama F. Marinos! In just one year, he turned Shanghai Port into the team with the fiercest attack in the Chinese Super League, and even brought back the team's first-ever "double crown"! If he were to really leave, it would be a devastating blow to Shanghai…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Chinese men's national football team announced its first training list for the new year. The naturalized player Hou Yongyong, who was highly anticipated, finally made his first selection. In addition, newcomers such as Maiwulang and Wumiti Jiang were also on the list, while national team captain Wu Lei and veteran Alan were left out of the squad. So what are the highlights of this national team list? Highlight 1: 3 newcomers make their debut! 20-year-old twin stars could be a surprise Hou Yongyong, Wumiti Jiang, and Maiwulang are all making their first appearance on the national team training list. Besides Hou Yongyong, who is 26 years old and in his prime, both Wumiti Jiang and Maiwulang were born in 2004. Maiwulang plays as an attacking midfielder, while Wumiti Jiang plays as a central defender. Both of them, along with Baihelamu, another Xinjiang player, possess a tenacious and positive playing style, and they dare to fight in matches. Perhaps they can also become a pleasant surprise for the national team in the future. Highlight 2: Wu Lei, Jiang Guangtai, and Liu Dianzuo not selected for this training session Compared to the last training list in 2024, Wu Lei, Jiang Guangtai, and Liu Dianzuo were not selected. Both Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai missed this training session due to physical reasons. As for Liu Dianzuo, who has long served as the third goalkeeper, he has given way to Jian Tao and Han Jiaqi this time. This may also be one of Ivan's measures to promote the…

As of the end of the off-season, both Shanghai giants, Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai Port men's football teams, have been empty-handed in terms of foreign aid recruitment. At the same time, Shanghai Shenhua has confirmed the departure of foreign aid player Marele, while Shanghai Port has confirmed the departure of foreign aid players Oscar and Bargas, which has attracted a lot of attention from fans regarding the recruitment of foreign aid for these two teams. Recently, it has been reported that both Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua are interested in the same foreign player, who is considered an upgrade for Shanghai Port's Oscar, while Shanghai Shenhua hopes he can help strengthen the midfield. However, when both Chinese Super League giants set their sights on him, his current team is likely to raise the price. Who is the foreign player that both Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua are competing for? He is Chiquinho, the midfielder currently playing for Olympiacos. It is reported that Chiquinho was born in 1995 and once played for Portuguese powerhouse Benfica, helping the team win the league championship and becoming a key member of the team. In 2024, Chiquinho joined Olympiacos and helped the team win the Europa Conference League title, with his goals and assists securing the championship for the team. Although Chiquinho's potential may not be as high as before, he is still a strong immediate contributor, which is evident from his transfer fee of up to 5 million euros. Clearly, both Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua hope to acquire this "brain" of the team…

A week ago, Miao Yuan mentioned in a live broadcast that Henan's new signings included a midfielder from Shanghai Port, and Zheng Dalun quickly came into the public eye. However, with subsequent rumors of players such as Liao Li Sheng, Zheng Qian Hao, Yang Ming Yang, Zhao Jian Fei, etc., Zheng Dalun was overlooked by Henan fans. Now, as Henan begins the second phase of winter training, Zheng Dalun's name appears on the winter training list. However, this is not surprising, as Zheng Dalun wants to secure a stable contract this time. Zheng Dalun was born in February 1994, is 170cm tall, and plays as a midfielder and right winger. He has played for Shanghai Zhongbang, Shanghai SIPG, Tianjin Quanjian, Shenzhen Jiaoye, and Cangzhou Lions. At Tianjin Quanjian, he encountered unpaid wages, and when he joined Shenzhen, he also encountered unpaid wages. When he transferred to Cangzhou Lions, he still encountered unpaid wages. Every time, he accurately joined a club with unpaid wages.. Zheng Dalun will soon be 31 years old and has entered the twilight of his career. He needs to choose a stable and reliable job, and Henan is undoubtedly his best choice. Zheng Dalun has excellent speed and dribbling ability, able to use his speed to break through the opponent's defense and deliver threatening passes. He can play as a right back, right midfielder, central midfielder, attacking midfielder, winger, etc., making him a versatile player on the field. Although Zheng Dalun is an attacking player, mainly responsible for attacking on the field, tackling is still one of…

Shanghai Port's official account recently shared a letter from FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulating the team on their championship victory, which made many Shanghai Port fans feel very honored. Infantino has always been very concerned about the development of Shanghai Port, even wearing the team's jersey during his visit to the club. Therefore, many Shanghai Port fans jokingly refer to Infantino as the club's most prominent foreign aid. Upon seeing Infantino send a congratulatory letter for Shanghai Port's CSL title, Shandong Luneng fans couldn't sit still. In memory, Luneng did not receive a congratulatory letter from the FIFA President when they won the CSL title in the 2021 season. Last season, Shanghai Port indeed performed well in the CSL and FA Cup, withstanding immense pressure in multiple key matches. Especially in the FA Cup final against Luneng, the team's mainstay Wu Lei was unable to play, greatly affecting the team's attacking power. Therefore, whether Shanghai Port could defeat the FA Cup champion in the final was a huge unknown. Fortunately, under heavy pressure, Shanghai Port unleashed tremendous fighting strength, eventually presenting a multi-flowering trend in the attack, defeating Luneng 3-1 to win the championship. This was the first time Shanghai Port had won the FA Cup championship, bringing great comfort to the "Chongming Island Five Tigers" led by Lü Wengjun. Lü Wengjun, Wu Lei, Yan Junling, and other members of the Chongming Island Five Tigers have served Shanghai Port for many years, establishing remarkable achievements for the club. Prior to this in their careers, they had already won three CSL…

Wu Lei Returns to Espanyol Training, Expected to Return to Shanghai Port After Recovery to Play in CSL Recently, Wu Lei, the main striker of Shanghai Port, officially announced on social media that he has returned to training with Espanyol. Wu Lei has become the first Chinese football player to appear in one of the top five European leagues in 2025, sparking a lot of discussion among fans. As we all know, Wu Lei had a peak period where he played for Espanyol for many years and made significant contributions to the team. Whenever Espanyol faced a stalemate in matches, Wu Lei always stood out. During his time playing in La Liga for Espanyol, Wu Lei's highlight was scoring an equalizing goal as a substitute in an away match against Barcelona, which made many fans proud of him. At the same time, Wu Lei also gained a certain level of fame throughout the European football scene. Therefore, he became the pride of Chinese football and established himself as a legend of overseas players. Unfortunately, Wu Lei encountered a bottleneck during the later stages of his time in La Liga. As a result, Wu Lei chose to return to Shanghai Port, and it turned out to be a very correct decision. Since returning to Shanghai Port, Wu Lei has entered an explosive mode. The team's consecutive championships in the Chinese Super League (CSL) in 2023 and 2024 were directly related to Wu Lei's outstanding performance at the forward position. For this reason, Wu Lei also won the title of the CSL's…

Shanghai Port won the domestic double last season, but the championship squad quickly disbanded. The club is set to rebuild its team during a busy winter transfer window. Oscar was the first to leave, followed by Bargas, who will no longer play for Shanghai Port next season. Their departures have had a significant impact on the team. Now, another player has left the club. After releasing Bargas, Shanghai Port announced the third departure of the winter window! A 27-year-old veteran bid an emotional farewell to the team. Oscar was the midfield core of Shanghai Port, playing 248 games for the team, scoring 77 goals and providing 141 assists. He is the third-highest scorer in the club's history, behind Wu Lei with 238 goals and Lü Wenjun with 105 goals. Bargas played 85 times for Shanghai Port, scoring 20 goals and assisting 30 times, also a key player for the club. On the last day of 2024, local Shanghai Port player Li Shenyuan posted on social media, documenting his time at the club and the team honors he achieved, bidding farewell to the team. He wrote: "From 2014 to 2024, a decade comes to a brief end. Thank you to the club for nurturing me, thank you to everyone. Farewell for now, until we meet again, keep moving forward." Li Shenyuan progressed from the Shanghai Port youth training system to the reserve team and then to the first team, serving the club for ten years. Li Shenyuan represented the Shanghai National Games team in the Youth Games and the National Games,…