Foreign Aid in Flux! Shandong Taishan's Team Reporter Reveals Incoming Center Back, Midfielder in Doubt Oh boy, fellow die-hard fans of Shandong Taishan, today we must discuss the nail-biting and anticipated transfer saga! Do you recall that big-mouthed Li Pingkang from the football circle who confidently declared that our Taishan team would secure two new foreign players this week - midfielder Madruga and center back Lucas Gazal? Well, it's already Friday, and these two guys are still playing hide-and-seek; not even a shadow has been seen. Isn't it clear that this is driving us fans crazy with anxiety? Our reliable team reporter, Niuzhiming, a straightforward guy, spilled the beans during a live broadcast. He said that things might have changed again with these two transfers. The national team players will return on the 20th, but as for the foreign players, they're expected to arrive around the 22nd. However, the good news is that Lucas seems to be a done deal with no major issues. But Madruga, oh boy, that's uncertain! You might wonder, Madruga is a product of Luneng Brazilian Sports; his return to Taishan should be a natural progression. But this time, why is he playing "hide-and-seek" with us? Niuzhiming didn't elaborate on the specifics, but our hearts are racing like ants on a hot pot, anxiously circling! However, don't get too worked up; Taishan isn't a pushover. Niuzhiming also revealed that although Madruga's situation is causing a headache, Taishan has prepared alternative plans. It's rumored that one or two heavyweight foreign midfielders are waiting in the wings, ready…

The flames of the new season's Chinese Super League have yet to be ignited, but the transfer market is already shrouded in smoke. The top teams are preparing themselves with great effort for the upcoming season, and among them, the actions of Shanghai Shenhua, Shanghai Port, and Shandong Luneng undoubtedly capture the hearts of the fans. Shanghai Shenhua has taken the lead in the transfer market, officially announcing four signings, all of which are foreign players from the newly promoted team in the Brazilian Serie A. This move is considered to be a keen eye, as the Brazilian league is known for its tough style and delicate technique. It is believed that the strength of these players is remarkable. These four signings are like reinforcing the deck and updating the weapons of a warship about to set sail, basically completing the strengthening of the lineup. In the past few seasons, Shenhua's performance has been up and down, with both bright moments and low points. By introducing foreign players from Brazil, the team clearly wants to reshape its glory in the new season. The arrival of these new players can not only enhance the team's strength but also bring different tactical styles and football concepts. Whether they can quickly integrate into the team and create a chemical reaction with existing players will be the key to Shenhua's performance in the new season. Fans are eager to see the new players galloping on the field, capturing cities and fortresses for Shenhua, and reviving their former glory. Shanghai Port is also not to…

Who would have thought that in the absence of Wang Manyu due to a cold, Shandong Luneng Women's Team not only remained unaffected but also played a stunning "royal flush" combination? The duo of Chen Xingtong and Qian Tianyi proved what it means to be "two swords combined" with their strength! The saying "There is no strongest individual, only the strongest team" was perfectly embodied by the Shandong Luneng Women's Team. When it was learned that Wang Manyu could not participate due to a cold, many people were worried for the Shandong team. However, Chen Xingtong performed as if injected with adrenaline, displaying the demeanor of a champion as soon as she stepped onto the court. Interestingly, Chen Xingtong took on the position of No. 1 singles in this competition, which can be said to be under immense pressure. But she was like flipping a switch, not only completely shutting out her opponents but also not losing a single set! This record sounds like something out of a fairy tale when spoken about. "Is Chen Xingtong cheating?" some fans jokingly commented on social media. Indeed, her performance was as if she had turned on a cheat code, with every serve and smash showing an overwhelming dominance. Even more surprising was the performance of Qian Tianyi. This young player displayed a steadiness beyond her years in the competition, and her cooperation with Chen Xingtong was as if they had been partners for years. The two exchanged shots on the court with perfect coordination, leaving the audience calling out in excitement! "This…

During the off-season of the Chinese Super League, teams are busy preparing for the upcoming season, with personnel adjustments being a top priority. For teams aiming to win the championship or avoid relegation, the off-season reinforcements are crucial for achieving their goals in the new season. Qingdao Hainiu, a team that struggled to avoid relegation last season, has shown a positive attitude during the off-season, making significant changes to both their coaching staff and player lineup. The experience of avoiding relegation last season made Qingdao Hainiu realize the necessity of change. They first adjusted their coaching lineup, with the arrival of Li Xiaopeng, the former head coach of the national team, injecting new vitality into the team. Li Xiaopeng has rich coaching experience, and his joining has given fans hope for the team's survival in the new season. After taking office, Li Xiaopeng actively recruited players according to his team-building ideas. Recently, Qingdao Hainiu officially announced the addition of several new players, significantly enhancing the team's overall strength, and fans have high expectations for this team. After a series of adjustments, Qingdao Hainiu has been jokingly called "Taishan's Second Team" by fans. This is because there are many elements from the Taishan team within the squad. The coaching staff includes Li Xiaopeng, Hao Junmin, and Liu Zhenli, while the players include veterans such as Song Wenjie, Song Long, and Han Rongze, as well as young players like Luo Senwen, Li Hailong, Hu Jinghang, Liu Junshuai, and Cao Zheng, as well as promising newcomers like Jia Feifan and Yi Xianlong. With…

The evaluation of the neutral naming policy has always been mixed. Some people believe that the neutral naming policy hinders the enthusiasm of investors, and since the interests of investors are not guaranteed, they naturally reduce their investment in football clubs, leading to the current widespread wage arrears. On the other hand, some people think that this may be one of the few good policies proposed during Chen Xuyuan's tenure, avoiding commercialized names and enhancing a sense of belonging, allowing the names of old teams to return to their original state. In response to the significant drawback of the neutral name affecting club revenue, Song Kai proposed a new solution after taking office, which is to allow the team within the club to be commercially named instead of renaming the club. Although the income from naming the team is not high, it is still a way for the club to increase its commercial income. Recently, Shandong Taishan Club announced the launch of business recruitment for 2025, seeking a title sponsor for the first team and a partner for the jersey advertising space. Shandong Taishan issued an announcement to recruit sponsors for team naming and jersey stadium advertising within the club. This includes naming the first team and various youth teams. Last season, the B team of Taishan found a local liquor company as its title sponsor. If Taishan can find a title sponsor this season, the team will participate in competitions under the name of "Shandong Taishan Something Team," which will be displayed at all locations where the team's name…

In preparation for the new season, Shandong Taishan is currently undergoing winter training in Shanghai under the leadership of Choi Kang-hee, effectively dispelling rumors of his dismissal. However, for Choi Kang-hee to solidify his position as head coach in the new season, he must achieve results, at the very least securing a championship trophy. Last season, Shandong Taishan finished fifth in the league and was the runner-up in the FA Cup, resulting in their exclusion from the upcoming season's AFC Champions League. The team's poor performance was attributed to Choi Kang-hee's unsuccessful recruitment strategy. According to previous media reports, Shandong Taishan has taken back the transfer authority from Choi Kang-hee. In this context, the club has successively parted ways with players such as Pato, Marcelo, Liao LiSheng, Tong Lei, and He XiaoKe, with Jia Desong's departure also imminent. With players leaving, new ones are set to join. Journalist Li PingKang revealed that Shandong Taishan should soon announce three new signings. Among them, two rumored Brazilian foreign players, Madruga and Gazal, have been secured, while the other new addition is a domestic player. All three new signings are under 30 years old, and as long as they pass the upcoming physical examinations, the two Brazilian players will join Shandong Taishan in the new season. This domestic player is Tang Chuang from Chengdu Rongcheng, a 28-year-old center forward who has already joined Shandong Taishan's winter training. He will serve as a substitute for ZeKa or an important rotational player in the central defender position in the new season. The reason Shandong Taishan…

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…

In the world of football, transfer operations are often akin to a game of chess filled with uncertainties. The once-mysterious move by Shandong Luneng to bring in Leonardo still leaves fans puzzled. "The world is bustling with people seeking profit; it is noisy with those pursuing wealth." In order to lure Leonardo from Urawa Reds of Japan's J-League, Luneng splashed a hefty sum of 100 million yen (approximately RMB 6.17 million), sealing the deal. This decision must have been made with much consideration at the time, perhaps recognizing Leonardo's potential or acknowledging his performance in the Japanese league. However, Leonardo's trajectory after joining Shandong Luneng deviated significantly from expectations. With only eight appearances and one goal scored, his statistics starkly contrasted with his high price tag. Consequently, his career with Luneng was swept into a storm of wandering, leading to a series of loan moves. In 2021, he was loaned to Hebei FC of the Chinese Super League (CSL); in 2022, he turned out for Ulsan Hyundai of K1 League; in 2023, he played for Changchun Yatai; and by 2024, he was loaned to Zhejiang FC. Leonardo is not without talent. Prior to joining the CSL, he was crowned the top scorer in Japan's J2 League, demonstrating his offensive capabilities. Upon arriving in the CSL, his performances were commendable. In the 2023 season, he scored 19 goals to become the CSL's top scorer, a testament to his abilities. Moreover, he was selected twice for the CSL's best lineup in the 2023 and 2024 seasons, making him a player of significant…

At 7pm in the evening, Shandong Taishan officially announced three pieces of latest news, with two new foreign players already confirmed. On January 12th, Beijing time, let's continue to pay attention to the domestic football scene and domestic sports. At present, Shandong Taishan team has already rushed to Shanghai on the 8th for the first stage of training. This training will last for about a month, approximately 4 weeks. It is reported that the reason for choosing Shanghai for training this time is that it is convenient for the national players to gather and travel for the AFC Champions League matches. In addition, the expensive foreign aid Zeke suffered a serious injury during the training in Haikou last year, which made the coaching staff of head coach Choi Kang-hee somewhat cautious, even a bit shadowed. At 7pm on the 11th, Shandong Taishan team also officially announced the criminal dynamics. From the information and pictures released by the club, we can see the following three important points. Firstly, training is carried out step by step, with two sessions a day to build up physical fitness. In the morning training on the 11th, the players mainly conducted endurance running, speed-changing running, and sprint running to recover and enhance their physical fitness reserves. The afternoon training focused on passing and receiving balls and small-scale confrontations to further polish the team's technical and tactical level. After dinner, the players spontaneously went to the hotel gym for extra training. Secondly, the main players are gradually returning. Judging from the official announcement pictures, players such as…

In those years, under the sweeping tide of the golden football era, the Chinese football transfer market fell into a frenzy. For a time, money and momentum became the absolute dominant factors in the domestic football transfer market, with some player transfers being hyped up to astonishingly high prices like rockets. Nowadays, when we look back at the top ten expensive transfers of local Chinese players during the golden age of Chinese football with a calm and rational perspective, the outrageous degree is truly one after another! Zhang Wenzhao In 2016, Zhang Wenzhao transferred from Shandong Luneng to Guangzhou Evergrande for an astonishing fee of 75 million yuan, which was highly anticipated at the time. However, Zhang Wenzhao failed to become a regular starter at Evergrande and was loaned to Beijing Renhe twice. Bi Jinzhao In January 2016, Bi Jinzhao joined Shanghai Shenhua from Henan Jianye for a transfer fee of 80 million yuan, surprising many. At the age of 25, Bi Jinzhao, with his height of 1.9 meters, was highly regarded by various teams. After joining Shenhua, he successfully won the FA Cup titles in 2017 and 2019, reaching the peak of his career with a peak transfer market value of 400,000 euros. Ren Hang In January 2017, Hebei China Fortune signed national-level defender Ren Hang from Jiangsu Suning for a staggering transfer fee of 80 million yuan, which sparked widespread discussion among fans. Ren Hang's unsuccessful contract renewal with Suning once attracted attention from all sides. After an early termination of the contract, he joined the big-spending team…