In this football-crazed nation, the signing of every foreign player is akin to a storm, stirring up the attention and discussion of countless fans. Recently, Shenhua's new foreign aid, Minero, joined amidst the doubts of many Harbour fans. Will this Brazilian striker become the new overlord on the Chinese Super League (CSL) field? Let's wait and see. Minero's joining has undoubtedly sparked a wave of enthusiasm among Shenhua fans. His frontcourt assault capabilities, dribbling past defenders, and shooting skills have been well-known since his time in the Spanish second division. However, Harbour fans are not impressed. They point out Minero's history of heart bypass surgery, Achilles tendon rupture surgery, and a not-so-impressive goal tally in the Spanish second division, attempting to downplay the new signing. But Shenhua fans are not convinced. They believe that Minero's abilities far surpass those of Malele, with a lower limit comparable to Andre Luis. Speaking of Malele, the forward who scored 16 goals for Shenhua last season, his abilities are certainly not to be underestimated. However, Minero's arrival seems to herald a shift in power at the forward position. From a technical standpoint, Minero's agility, speed, and shooting accuracy are impressive, often causing headaches for opposing defenders. In comparison, while Malele's professionalism and attitude towards the game are commendable, he seems slightly lacking in terms of offensive versatility. Of course, football matches are not just about individual ability; teamwork and tactical execution are equally important. Whether Shenhua can make a difference in the new season will depend on how the head coach manages this team…

On the morning of January 15th, Beijing time, Dalian Yibo, a newly promoted team in the Chinese Super League (CSL), officially announced the signing of two new foreign players: Malele, who played for Shanghai Shenhua last season, and Mamadou from Beijing Guoan, both joining as free agents. Both Malele and Mamadou are excellent foreign players in the CSL, and their acquisition by Dalian is expected to aid in their relegation battle. With Malele's official announcement, Dalian's winter transfer window has seen 10 players join and 6 leave. Yibo has acquired an all-round midfielder to succeed Zhao Mingjian. The 31-year-old Malele, with a transfer value of 1 million euros, previously played 67 times for Shenhua, scoring 36 goals and providing 8 assists. Malele is physically strong, fast, able to play on the wing, and can act as a pivot in the center, making him very versatile. He is also known for his active running and tackling. Although some Shenhua fans criticized Malele for missing chances, it should be noted that he creates many opportunities due to his good positioning awareness, and his contributions to Shenhua far outweigh the missed opportunities. The 30-year-old Mamadou played for Guoan for one season, averaging 5.68 clearances per game in the CSL last season, which was the most among Guoan players during the same period, ranking fourth in the CSL clearance chart with a passing success rate of 91%. This tall central defender, standing at 1.91 meters, is expected to become a key defensive player for Dalian Yibo. In addition to Malele and Mamadou, Yibo has…

Recently, while the national football team was training at the Hainan Guanlan Lake Football Training Base in Haikou, the Shanghai Shenhua Club was conducting group confrontation training on the No. 3 field separated by a net. The newly joined 19-year-old young player Wang Hanlong, as a forward, stood out with his performance and scored goals repeatedly. He has actually attracted the attention of many industry insiders, including members of the national football team. Last week, when the Shanghai Shenhua Club officially announced Wang Hanlong's joining, some domestic media defined this mixed-race player as a "Chinese descendant young player," and more Chinese fans called him the "mixed-race ball king." This is because Wang Hanlong had lived in Slovenia with his family for many years before. During this period, he was selected into the Slovenian national-level echelon of the 2006 age group many times and played for the Slovenian U17 team. As a result, in the past week, many Chinese fans have begun to discuss that the Chinese Football Association should start the naturalization procedures for Wang Hanlong. However, according to the report of the Beijing Youth Daily, the official media of the national football team on January 13th, Beijing time, Wang Hanlong actively chose Chinese nationality when he turned 18, which means he does not need to be naturalized and can normally represent the Chinese national team in official matches. Therefore, if Wang Hanlong's ability is strong enough, he can also become an object of investigation for the U20 national football team of the 2005 age group, and even represent the…

Recently, rumors about deductions for the next season's Chinese Super League (CSL) teams have been rampant, with particular attention focused on Shanghai Shenhua. Previously, bloggers and self-media claimed that the Shenhua management had not received any notice of point deductions. The team's media outlet, "Shenhua Team News," responded to fans by saying "starting from zero next season," further implying that the team would not be penalized with point deductions. However, this official announcement has sparked controversy. In the previous football environment, the anti-gambling and anti-corruption storm has continued to deepen, involving many high-ranking officials of the Football Association and club personnel. This has placed the entire CSL in a state of great uncertainty. As a traditional powerhouse in the CSL, Shenhua has naturally been caught up in various speculations. Some fans are concerned that the team may be implicated in the football scandal and even face relegation penalties. Therefore, when "Shenhua Team News" released the message "starting from zero next season," some fans couldn't help but speculate whether this meant that the team had indeed been at the brink of relegation before, but now has been spared and can start anew. However, looking at it from another perspective, Shenhua Club has been actively involved in team management and operations in recent years. According to club management, Shenhua has always operated in accordance with league requirements, actively cooperating with the work of the management department in financial audits and salary payments. Moreover, the club has achieved significant results in optimizing the team structure and controlling costs, such as clearing out highly…

Shenhua Takes Off? Signing 3 Naturalized Players, New Season Can Field 8 Foreign Players, Now There's Hope for the Championship Hey, fellow football fans, have you heard? Shanghai Shenhua is about to soar! Just a few days ago, the Chinese Football Association announced the approved list and also declared a new rule that the number of foreign players in the Chinese Super League (CSL) cannot exceed six. At first glance, it seems like this might be unfavorable for the team, but don't forget, the rules for naturalized players haven't changed yet! Seizing this opportunity, Shenhua has signed three naturalized players and plans to embark on the new season with an extravagant "8 foreign players" lineup. Doesn't this make the hope for winning the championship even greater? On January 8, 2025, Shenhua made a big move by officially announcing the signing of two Chinese descent naturalized players, Li Ke and Wang Hanlong. Li Ke, a player familiar to seasoned fans, hails from Arsenal's youth training system and has even played for Arsenal! In 2019, he officially joined the Chinese nationality and represented the national team, delivering some impressive performances. Although his performance at Guoan last season was not up to par, Shenhua is brimming with confidence in him, even referring to him as a versatile midfielder capable of both attack and defense. Famous media personality Zhao Yu also mentioned that Li Ke, that young lad, has some issues with his state and mentality, but his abilities are unquestionable. With a new environment and opportunities at Shenhua, who knows, he might just…

Ivan's emotional intelligence is too high. Under the proactive approach of the national football team's head coach, the Chinese team has recently received free guidance from another world-class coach, making their performance this year highly anticipated. Recently, the national team has been training in Haikou, and the highly emotionally intelligent Ivan Kević has not only created a historically recognized best atmosphere among the national players but also been very open and inclusive, actively communicating with coaches from CSL clubs. The latest news is that he specially visited the Shanghai Shenhua team, who were also training in Haikou, to have a cordial conversation with the Russian coach Leonid Slutsky, which is beneficial for the Chinese men's football team! This move has at least three benefits: first and foremost, it allows the national team to directly receive free advice from a world-class coach. Although Ivan has extensive coaching experience in Asia, from a European or even global football perspective, Slutsky is clearly stronger. He has won the Russian Premier League title three times, coached the Russian national team, participated in the European Championship, and has coaching experience in the English Championship and Dutch Eredivisie, demonstrating his strong coaching abilities. Most importantly, he previously watched Ivan's matches with the national team, and Shenhua has several key national team players, so he has a deep understanding of the Chinese team, making his opinions invaluable. Secondly, Ivan's initiative to visit Slutsky directly resolved many misunderstandings and conflicts, allowing them to form a united front to help the national team. Previously, Slutsky publicly questioned Jiang Guangtai's…

Recently, China's U19 men's football team has been training vigorously within the country. In order to test the results of this period of training, the head coach of China's U19 men's football team, Djordjevic, organized a team to play a friendly match against Shenzhen 2028, which has just been promoted to the second-tier league. The Chinese team boasts several players who are regular starters in the China League One, and also includes super newcomers like Wang Yudong, who has already secured stable playing time in the Chinese Super League. As a result, fans believed that China's U19 men's football team would easily defeat the second-tier team. Unexpectedly, this Shenzhen-based second-tier team, enjoying the advantage of playing at home, did not give any face to China's U19 men's football team. Shenzhen 2028 defeated China's U19 men's football team 3-1, surprising many fans. Notably, Liu Chengyu, the Shanghai Shenhua forward, scored a goal in the game, becoming one of the few highlights for China's U19 men's football team in this match. Many fans believe that the head coach of China's U19 men's football team, Djordjevic, should carefully summarize the experiences and lessons learned, especially since the team is about to participate in the Asian Youth Championship. The goal of China's U19 men's football team in the Asian Youth Championship is to qualify for the World Youth Championship, as multiple national youth teams have failed to showcase their abilities on the World Youth Championship stage. The last time a national youth team qualified for the World Youth Championship was back in 2005. At…

Agent's Talent! Malele Signs Three-Year Deal with Yingbo, Shandong Taishan Acquires Defensive Midfielder and Central Defender Foreigners, Xu Dong Joins Liaoning Ironman The 31-year-old Malele has signed a three-year contract with Dalian Yingbo. Malele's addition to Dalian Yingbo is sure to bring vitality to their attacking line, which is undeniable. However, at the age of 31, signing a three-year contract with Yingbo seems like a gamble. On January 13th, according to information from Transfermarkt, Malele joined Dalian Yingbo, and both parties signed a three-year contract. The current 31-year-old Malele joined Shanghai Shenhua in the 2023 season, played a total of 67 times for Shenhua, contributing 36 goals + 8 assists, and became a free agent after the end of the 2024 season. Malele's current market value on Transfermarkt is 1 million euros. Due to his age not being an advantage, Malele's market value will not increase significantly like that of younger players. Signing a three-year contract with Dalian Yingbo is undoubtedly a lucrative deal for the latter stage of his career. Some Dalian fans believe, "Isn't this contract a bit too long?" "To be honest, it doesn't seem too reasonable." "For a 31-year-old foreign player, a two-plus-one contract would be more suitable." "It can only be said that the agent is very talented." Shandong Taishan has acquired a defensive midfielder and central defender foreigners. This winter transfer window, Taishan Club's recruitment has been very low-key, which is related to the disagreement with Old Cui's opinion. Pato left, Marcelo and Jardel did not return to China. Recently, Tang Chuang followed Taishan…

Golden Football has become a thing of the past in Chinese football, and with its departure, domestic teams' transfer strategies have gradually shifted towards free signings. It is rare for any team to spend transfer fees on domestic players, and even if there are fees for foreign players, they are typically in the hundreds of thousands of euros. This transfer strategy is actually normal; it was the multi-million euro transfers of just a few years ago that were abnormal. In recent years, the top transfer fees in the market have been less than 5 million euros, and as time goes on, these fees are becoming increasingly smaller. In the 2021 season, Shenzhen's Gintero, Wuhan Three Towns' Stancho in 2022, and Puzhisu in 2023, and Taishan's Zeeka in 2024, all had transfer fees that were decreasing, with the last two years seeing fees under 2 million euros, and 2023 even below 1 million euros. Given this football environment and background, fans do not hold much hope for the 2025 winter window. However, there is now a transfer that could potentially be a top-level transfer king for the 2025 Chinese Super League season. According to news from Portugal, the main central defender of Famalicao, Richeli, may join the Chinese Super League during this winter window, with his next destination being the Chinese Super League team Qingdao West Coast. The Brazilian central defender will join on loan, but there is an option to buy for 2 million euros, with the loan period ending in December 2025. A buyout fee of 2 million is…

The winter transfer window for the Chinese Super League (CSL) has officially opened, providing teams with an excellent opportunity to strengthen their squads. Chengdu Rongcheng, for example, has successively brought in players such as Liao Lisheng, Han Pengfei, and Yuan Mincheng. The other three teams with AFC Champions League participation tasks have also made significant gains in the transfer market. Shenhua has announced a major signing, successfully securing Brazilian forward Mineiro for a transfer fee of $950,000. This move undoubtedly injects new vitality into Shenhua's front line and raises fans' expectations for the team's performance in the new season. In last season's CSL, Shanghai Shenhua only managed to secure the runner-up position. Many fans and media believe this was due to Marele's low goal-scoring efficiency, which caused the team to miss out on several matches they should have won. As a result, Shanghai Shenhua did not renew Marele's contract. It now appears that Slutsky has found a replacement for Marele. Just recently, Shanghai Shenhua officially announced that they have successfully signed Brazilian forward Mineiro. According to previous media reports, Shanghai Shenhua not only sent a transfer fee of 950,000toCearaˊbutalsoofferedMineiroathree−yearcontractwithanannualsalaryexceeding950,000 to Ceará but also offered Mineiro a three-year contract with an annual salary exceeding 950,000toCearaˊbutalsoofferedMineiroathree−yearcontractwithanannualsalaryexceeding1 million. The Brazilian striker scored 11 goals and provided 6 assists in 30 appearances after transferring from Yokohama FC to Ceará last season. Currently, Mineiro's market value on the German transfer market is 900,000 euros, which is 100,000 euros lower than Marele's. Most people outside do not favor Shanghai Shenhua's decision to sign Mineiro. After all,…