Shandong Taishan FC is set to begin their winter training for the new season on January 6th, and at that time, the team's personnel adjustments will become clear. After the end of last season, several players' contracts with Taishan FC are due to expire, including multiple foreign players whose contracts are nearing their end. Last season, Taishan FC's performance was not up to par, largely due to issues with their foreign players. As a result, fans are hoping for adjustments to be made during this off-season. Among the current foreign players at Taishan FC, there are two central defenders, Jardel and Marcelo. There have been media reports suggesting that the team might have to choose between the two. Jardel, in an effort to renew his contract with Taishan FC, has even changed his agent, becoming a player under the Korean agency, which significantly increases his chances of renewal. However, regarding Marcelo, recent media reports indicate that he has personally confirmed that Taishan FC will not renew his contract. Despite this, it seems that even if Taishan FC does not renew Marcelo's contract, they are not necessarily committed to renewing Jardel's either. According to recent reports from Shandong media, Taishan FC will be releasing both central defenders. Jardel is very keen on renewing his contract, but Taishan FC cannot meet his renewal conditions. Jardel's abilities are unquestionable; in recent seasons, he has repeatedly stepped up to save the team in times of crisis, earning recognition from fans. However, Jardel's frequent injuries and low attendance rate have had a significant impact on…

Reclaiming the Coaching Baton! Official Announcement: Former Taishan Merit Kuka, "Fourth Reign" Coaching, Once Hurt by CSL Minero Athletic has restarted an old story this time, with Kuka's return marking his fourth tenure. Upon hearing this news, many are wondering if Kuka will once again stir up a storm at Minero Athletic? It is well-known that Kuka has a significant history with Minero, having led the team to claim six championships, including the Brazilian Serie A and the Copa Libertadores. Not to mention, he is also the coach with the most victories in Minero Athletic's history. This man's comeback is undoubtedly something to look forward to. Speaking of Kuka's coaching career, he has led Minero Athletic three times, each time returning with a sense of belonging. He has coached 245 games, winning 135, drawing 55, and losing 55, which is quite an impressive record. This signing with Minero Athletic until 2026 can be seen as another landmark event for his fourth tenure. Doesn't this make the fans a bit overjoyed? Kuka is no ordinary figure, returning to the team with the glory of these championship titles. It's foreseeable that the fans of Minero Athletic will be reignited. Some netizens commented: Kuka is back? The fans of Minero Athletic must be boiling with excitement! This man is a legendary coach of Minero Athletic, not only for his excellent record but also for leading the team to win heavyweight awards like the Copa Libertadores. Everyone knows that the most glorious moment in Minero Athletic's history was under his leadership. How could we…

Last season was undoubtedly a failure for the Taishan team, finishing only fifth in the league and once again losing the FA Cup championship. For a powerhouse like the Taishan team, the goal is definitely to win the championship. To continue challenging for the title in the new season, it is imperative to strengthen the team during this offseason, especially in terms of foreign players. Therefore, fans are eagerly looking forward to some pleasant surprises from the Taishan team during this offseason. Since Cuikexing took office, the Taishan team's recruitment has been entirely based on his approach. He recommended a list of personnel to the Taishan team, which then executed the negotiations. However, the quality of the players introduced by Cuikexing was indeed questionable. Now, the Taishan team has completely withdrawn Cuikexing's decision-making power in recruitment. The team will no longer introduce veterans in domestic players, nor will it introduce foreign players that do not fit the team's building philosophy. During this offseason, the Taishan team has clearly rejected the recruitment list submitted by Cuikexing. The Taishan team will now proceed with recruitment according to its own approach. Recently, there have been rumors linking the team with Brazilian player Madruga, who plays as a midfielder. He is actually quite suitable for the current Taishan team. More importantly, Madruga was trained by Luneng Brazil Sports. If he can be successfully introduced and achieve great success, it would undoubtedly be a great opportunity to promote Luneng Brazil Sports among CSL and China League One teams. In fact, the club also plans to…

Recently, the foreign player changes at Shandong Taishan have sparked a lot of discussion, especially when everyone discovered that four foreign players were going to leave. People are speculating about what kind of plan might be hidden behind this. It's important to note that these foreign players aren't minor figures; their departure may indicate that Shandong Taishan is making a bold adjustment. So, what exactly is the reason for this? Let's take a look together. Let's talk about these departing foreign players. Leonardo hasn't appeared much on Shandong Taishan's match list since July 2021. At that time, he had serious injury problems and was later loaned out to other teams. In the past two years, he has performed well in Zhejiang Team. Returning to Shandong Taishan, it's clear that he no longer has any playing opportunities. Do you think such a person wouldn't leave? As for Marcel, he joined in the summer window of 2024 with a transfer fee of only 50,000 euros, and it's not an exaggeration to call him a firefighting player. However, despite his tall stature, he failed to replace Jadeson's position well in defense, and the results were just so-so. Coupled with Jadeson's frequent injuries, ultimately, both sides couldn't renew the contract, and as a result, these few foreign players could only pack up and leave. As for Pato, his time with the team was short and without many highlights, leaving Shandong Taishan is also a foregone conclusion. Some netizens expressed that with such a change and addition, Taishan Team can be said to have completely…

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…

On the first day of 2025, Shandong Taishan team experienced a large-scale personnel change. Pato announced his departure from Taishan team on his social account, although the team has not officially announced it, but this is obviously his own declaration of leaving the team. After Pato left, the personnel adjustment of Taishan team continued, and the team doctors Sandro, Tong Lei, Liao Lisheng, Marcel and others also confirmed to leave, which was regarded as an important move to marginalize Choi Kang-hee. In this winter, the contradiction between Choi Kang-hee and the club of Shandong Taishan team has been made public, and there is a tendency of continuous intensification. According to the insiders of the club, the contradictions between the two sides mainly focus on the introduction policy and player renewal. In terms of introduction, Choi Kang-hee tried hard to introduce some players, such as Pato, who joined the team after being affected by injuries and did not meet expectations, and were regarded as a failed introduction case by the club. In the list of winter window introduction, most of the candidates submitted by Choi Kang-hee were rejected by the senior management of the club, including many old players who were out of fashion, such as Zheng Dalun, whom he always appreciated very much. The club believed that these players could not enhance the strength of the team. The problem of player renewal is even more the fuse of the contradiction. Although the injuries continued, Choi Kang-hee still insisted on giving him a three-year contract brought by Jadeson, which caused great…

At 2:00 PM! Newcomers to the Shandong Taishan Team Management! In addition to Su Maozhen, there is also good news, a double-edged sword

Shandong Taishan FC is making strategic adjustments following a period of contention with the Cui Kangxi coaching team. This off-season has seen significant personnel changes, with multiple players either transferring or retiring, providing the team with more room for adjustment. The strategic shifts from foreign to domestic players are particularly evident, with the club leveraging its relationship with Brazilian sports to implement changes in foreign player recruitment. Additionally, the plan to rely on the domestic training program at Luneng Football School is taking shape. Currently, it appears that the scale of domestic player acquisitions for Shandong Taishan will shrink significantly, and in extreme cases, they may not make any new signings at all. At least for now, all the domestic players nominated by Cui Kangxi have been rejected. Regardless of who the head coach is next season, young players are expected to receive more opportunities. Looking solely at the current player reserves, several players should enter the Chinese Super League's radar next season. If not for the National Games, this scale would likely be even larger. However, even with the National Games, the rise of young players should still be evident. At present, there are at least five players worth looking forward to. The most anticipated are the defensive duo of Shi Songchen and Peng Xiao, who are also the two core central defenders of the national youth team. Fans familiar with Shandong Taishan know that the team's domestic training program has been most lacking in central defenders over the years. Luneng Football School has not produced a national-level central…

The Chinese Super League transfer market has once again been set into turmoil. With Oscar officially bidding farewell to Shanghai Port and joining Brazilian club Sao Paulo, the departure of this Brazilian star who has played in the CSL for many years not only leaves Port without a key player but also drops a bombshell on the entire league landscape. Oscar's departure is like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake. Although Port was prepared, it is still difficult for them to find a player who can completely replace his role in a short period of time. Even with a top salary offer of 3 million euros, it remains a challenging task to attract a foreign aid of comparable strength to Oscar in the current football market environment. As various teams are gearing up and actively preparing for the new season, an unexpected message comes from Shandong Taishan. This old-fashioned powerhouse not only has no new signings but is also facing the dilemma of important players leaving en masse. The team's "four pillars" - Liao Lisheng, Jadson, Tong Lei, and Pato - may all leave during this winter window. Most notably, there is Liao Lisheng's future. The renewal negotiations between this national team's main defensive midfielder and Taishan have reached an impasse. In the current CSL, excellent domestic midfielders are a rare resource. Henan originally had their sights set on the golden duo of Liao Lisheng and Zhang Xiaobin, but Zhang has already chosen to join Shenzhen New Pengcheng. For Liao Lisheng, Chengdu Rongcheng's contract offer is very attractive.…

Shandong Taishan's bench is indeed deep, with so many players leaving in different ways, yet still remaining well-stocked. If Liao Lisheng and Tong Lei really leave, it would be a bit of a pity, as they are not national team players from the Ivan period, but they are still at the level of national team players. It is expected that Patto, Fernandinho, Sun Guowen, Song Long, Ji Xiang, Duan Liu Yu, Qi Tianyu, and others will most likely not return. If Jadeson renews for another year, it would be fine, but if Old Cui wants to renew for three years, there is no chance. What is truly regrettable is the Brazilian striker Leonardo, who has been on loan. A foreign player capable of wreaking havoc in both the K League and the Chinese Super League, winning the Golden Boot in the 2023 season and the Silver Boot in the 2024 season, has been continuously abandoned by his old club and has been adrift for a long time, which is quite peculiar. The transfer situation for Taishan is not very active, and the team's assembly is also late. In the past, Taishan used to "get up early and rush to the market late," but this winter window, they didn't even get up early, hoping to catch up with the late market. Can foreign players like Enrique and Madruga be brought in? Taishan Club should decide as soon as possible! Media personality Miao Yuan revealed on Weibo: "Bringing in Aboubakar should be fake news, and Nene is temporarily being discussed by other…