Shandong Taishan's foreign aid introduction plan has really excited the fans. In the past season, Taishan's performance in the Chinese Super League and the FA Cup was disappointing - everyone knows the reason for the defeat, which is the low efficiency of foreign aid use. Almost every game, fans watched the team's weak attack, unstable defense, and the performance of foreign aid made people sweat. Therefore, the team management finally made up their minds and started a reshaping plan for the new season. They not only want to maintain strong firepower on the offensive line but also perform major surgery on the defensive line, especially the introduction of foreign aid for the midfield and central defender positions, which have become the top priority this winter window. For Shandong Taishan, retaining three attacking foreign aids - Crescencio, Zeka, and Kazaishvili, is almost the team's must-kill trio. These three can be said to be the most reliable force in Taishan's offensive end last season. In the later stage of the league, it was their super performance that helped Taishan stabilize the competitiveness of the season. Especially Crescencio, who is still the absolute core of the team's offense, his presence makes the opponent's defense like facing a formidable enemy. And Zeka's speed and Kazaishvili's dribbling skills also brought many unexpected sparks of attack to Taishan. To say that their three tacit cooperation is simply like an invincible trio, even if they encounter stronger opponents, they can always find a glimmer of opportunity. Everyone knows that football matches cannot just rely on the singles…

When we see Tianjin TEDA splashing out 18 million euros a few years ago to bring in Brazilian player Alexandre Pato, we can't help but ask, is such a hefty investment really worth it? The reality is that Pato scored only 3 goals in his first season, performed passively, and was incompatible with the team's tactics, ultimately forcing TEDA to terminate the contract early at a significant loss. Expensive foreign players frequently underperform in the Chinese Super League (CSL), which is no longer an isolated phenomenon. On the other hand, those overlooked "budget-friendly" players are able to deliver impressive results with high cost-effectiveness. Is the CSL's recruitment model hitting a dead end? Tianjin TEDA's acquisition of Pato can be considered one of the classic cases of failed high-priced recruitment in the CSL. Behind the big spending of 18 million euros lies the blind faith of the club's management in Pato's "world-class resume," ignoring the fact that he had already lost his core competitiveness on the European stage. A "star" who cannot integrate into the team's tactical system not only performs poorly on the field but also drags down the overall operation of the club. Looking back at TEDA at that time, Pato's high transfer fee directly led to a surge in financial pressure, even affecting investments in other areas at one point. Of course, not all expensive foreign players in the CSL are "flops." Guangzhou Evergrande's recruitment of Paulinho is a rare example. This Brazilian player demonstrated exceptional standards during his two stints with Evergrande, becoming the absolute core of…