Heroes Compete in Haikou, Mount Tai Trains in the Cold! Tang Chuang Leaves, No Domestic Reinforcements, Dongti: Choi Kang-hee Reluctant to Play Friendlies Winter training and drills, who wouldn't want to go somewhere warm? Shanghai Port went to Abu Dhabi, while teams like Shanghai Shenhua, Beijing Guoan, Chengdu Rongcheng, Changchun Yatai, Qingdao West Coast, Dalian Yibo, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, China League One's Nantong Zhiyun, and Chongqing Tongliang Long all went to Haikou. They can easily arrange friendly matches on-site, but Shandong Taishan has moved to the Bund for winter training in the cold! Choi Kang-hee is a "fool"! The relegation-threatened team, Changchun Yatai, won 4-1 against Qingdao West Coast in a friendly match in Haikou. On January 22nd, Yatai will face Chongqing Tongliang Long for their fourth teaching match of the Haikou winter training. Since Li Xiaopeng took over Qingdao Hainiu, players like Hao Junmin and Liu Zhenli joined the coaching staff, strengthening the team and getting back on track. Recently, they completed a friendly match against Shandong Taishan B team, with Hainiu winning 3-0. However, Taishan is training in Shanghai during the winter, and since neither of the Shanghai teams are there, there are "no" opponents. It seems that Taishan's goal for the new season will not be set too high. Some fans jokingly say, "We need to avoid relegation." With old Cui and Jinan Wen L in place, avoiding relegation is not impossible, but the team needs to complete its generational change. Don't just drift along. As an old club in the Chinese Super League, how can you…

In the Chinese Super League transfer market, news about Qingdao West Coast possibly signing former Wuhan Three Towns' Golden Boot winner Davidson has drawn widespread attention. This potential transfer not only demonstrates the ambition of the newly promoted team but also reflects new trends in talent competition and team building among CSL clubs. Davidson is no stranger to CSL fans. In the 2022 season, he was the core striker for Wuhan Three Towns, helping the team win the CSL championship with his outstanding performances. His goal-scoring ability, game awareness, and ability to seize key moments have left a deep impression on everyone. Whenever Wuhan Three Towns encountered difficulties in matches, Davidson always stood out, scoring goals to help the team overcome crises, demonstrating the responsibility and strength of a top striker. Davidson's professionalism is also commendable. When Wuhan Three Towns faced wage arrears issues, despite several clubs including Shanghai Shenhua extending offers to him, he chose to stay and fulfill his contract with the team. This professional spirit not only earned the respect of fans but also established a good reputation for him in the CSL. Although he later chose to leave the CSL for development in the Turkish league, the mark he left in the CSL remains profound. For Qingdao West Coast, the intention to bring in Davidson is very clear. As a newly promoted team, Qingdao West Coast's performance last season was indeed worrying. The team's biggest problem lies in the lack of a decisive goal-scorer at the offensive end, which led to the team creating opportunities in…

The new season of the Chinese Super League (CSL) is set to witness a surge in talent, with at least five national-level young stars expected to emerge, two of whom are returning from overseas stints. Who are these five rising stars? First: Mao Weijie A 2005-born midfielder and member of the latest U20 men's national football team roster, Mao plays for Dalian Yingtai, a newly promoted CSL team, and will compete in the league next season. Mao Weijie has solid fundamentals, is brave on the ball, has strong ball control skills, his own ideas and rhythm, and his playing style is very similar to that of Japanese players. He is definitely worth watching in the new season! Second: Li Hao A 2004-born goalkeeper and mainstay of the national youth team, Li previously played for Atletico Madrid's youth academy and is likely to represent Qingdao West Coast in the CSL next season. Li Hao has an excellent competitive temperament, solid goal-line technique, and fast reactions in front of the goal, making him a very promising young player. He is worth paying attention to in the new season! Third: Yang Xi A 2005-born full-back and member of the U20 men's national football team, Yang has been training with Espanyol's youth academy and is likely to represent Qingdao West Coast in the CSL next season. Yang Xi is a product of Espanyol's youth training system and has received a complete Spanish training system. Therefore, his basic skills are very solid, he has excellent football intelligence, and his playing style is also stable. Fourth:…

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…

In the Chinese professional football transfer market, a noteworthy piece of news has recently sparked heated discussions: Sun Jie, the meritorious captain of Changchun Yatai, has officially joined Qingdao West Coast. This transfer not only marks the beginning of a new journey for an experienced player but also adds an eagerly anticipated story to the Chinese Super League (CSL). For fans of Changchun Yatai, Sun Jie's departure is undoubtedly a regrettable message. As one of the team's veterans, Sun Jie's tenure with Yatai dates back to before Tan Long's joining, and his contributions and influence on the team are no less significant than the latter. During his time with Yatai, Sun Jie demonstrated excellent front defensive abilities and decent heading skills, once serving as the starting center-back for the team and making important contributions to the defensive system. Sun Jie's career experience can be described as rich and varied. In the 2019 season, he embarked on his overseas journey, moving to the Norwegian league. Although he only made five appearances in Norway, this overseas experience undoubtedly broadened his horizons and enriched his career. However, upon returning to Yatai, Sun Jie gradually lost his starting position. Faced with this situation, he made an important career decision - to join Qingdao West Coast on loan when they were still competing in the China League One. This loan transfer became a crucial turning point in Sun Jie's career. At Qingdao West Coast, his abilities were fully displayed. With his experience and capabilities, he was more than capable of serving as the starting center-back…

Last year, Zhejiang team ranked seventh in the Chinese Super League but was one of the most imbalanced teams in terms of attack and defense. They scored 55 goals in 30 rounds, ranking fifth just behind the top four, but their defense was very poor, conceding 60 goals in 30 matches, only better than Nantong Zhiyun (66 conceded goals). The team had a severe bias, with a strong attack and weak defense, which was also the key reason for not qualifying from the group stage in the AFC Champions League secondary competition. This winter, Zhejiang team has not yet officially announced the joining of new signings or the departure of old players. However, according to various rumors, Zhejiang is expected to focus on rebuilding the defensive line combination and improving the efficiency of the front line under increased investment in the new season. Previously, the goalkeeper Fan Jinming and the young forward Ning Fangze, who was selected for the national youth team, left the team and joined Dalian Kunpeng of China League One; five main players in the midfield and backcourt, including Wang Dongsheng, Wang Yang, Gu Bin, Jin Haoxiang, and Zheng Xuejian, may leave the team. Additionally, the foreign golden boot winner Leonardo, who was on loan for one and a half seasons, is currently being contacted by both Zhejiang and Shanghai Port, but the probability of him joining Zhejiang is relatively low. With departures come arrivals. After bidding farewell to the veterans, Zhejiang is also introducing young talents for renewal and strengthening the lineup. During the winter training…

On January 9th, Beijing time, as the Shandong Taishan team gathered and set off for Shanghai, several players who were likely to become part of Taishan's slimming plan did not follow the team to Shanghai. The future whereabouts of these players have also become a focus for Taishan fans. According to the report by "Niu Yan Kan Qiu", a well-known media person from Shandong, Old Niu revealed that currently, three Taishan players are on trial with Qingdao Hainiu, coached by Li Xiaopeng. Another Taishan player, who was already on loan to Qingdao Hainiu last season, should not need to undergo another trial with Li Xiaopeng. These three players recognized by Li Xiaopeng for trial with Qingdao Hainiu are goalkeeper Han Rongze, midfielder Jia Feifan, and Yi Xianlong. The Taishan player not on the trial list is Song Long. For the prospects of these four Taishan players staying with Qingdao Hainiu, considering Han Rongze's situation following Li Xiaopeng through Cangzhou Mighty Lions and Qingdao Hainiu, his chances of passing the trial are quite high. Young players Jia Feifan and Yi Xianlong should also have no major issues. As for Song Long, he was a player Li Xiaopeng highly valued during his tenure at Taishan, and it seems there won't be any significant problems with him continuing to stay with Qingdao Hainiu. After multiple Taishan players joined Qingdao Hainiu under Li Xiaopeng's coaching, it also reflects Li Xiaopeng's coaching charm. As one of the coaches with the highest emotional intelligence among domestic coaches, it is believed that with him at Qingdao Hainiu,…

During the off-season, five Beijing Guoan players have left the team after their contracts expired, including veterans Zhang Chengdong and Yu Dabao, foreign players Adebenro and Mamadou, and naturalized player Li Ke. Among these five, one is currently unemployed, which is Adebenro. In the Chinese Super League (CSL) season 24, Adebenro only played 18 games for Guoan, scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists. In mid-to-late August of 24, Adebenro left due to injury and was unable to recover before the end of the CSL season 24. His poor attendance rate was the main reason for Guoan's decision to let him go. Currently, Adebenro has not received any offers from other clubs. Three of them have found new clubs, including Zhang Chengdong, Mamadou, and Li Ke. In the CSL season 24, Zhang Chengdong played a total of 12 games for Guoan without scoring or assisting. After leaving Beijing Guoan, he chose to join Shao Jiayi and is currently training with Qingdao West Coast during the winter. There are a total of 11 players aged 32 or above in the West Coast team, and the 35-year-old Zhang Chengdong joining the team does not make him the oldest player, and there is even a chance for him to become a regular starter. Mamadou's new club is likely to be Dalian Yingbo, a newly promoted team in the CSL. In the CSL season 24, Mamadou played 25 league games for Guoan, averaging 0.68 tackles, 0.76 interceptions, and 5.68 clearances per game. This player is energetic and plays a stable style, which will definitely…

Translation of the article content into English: The first transfer window for the 2025 Chinese Super League will be from January 6 to February 18, 2025. Although there are still 4 days before the window opens, 16 teams have basically determined most of their personnel acquisitions and departures, with only some foreign players needing to wait a bit longer. Shanghai Port As the defending champions, Shanghai Port currently has limited actions, but it is not ruled out that there will be major surprises in terms of foreign player acquisitions, especially since both "big kings" have left. Domestic Players: The team has signed national-level players such as Tao Qianglong and Tomorrow. The only departure is young player Li Shenyuan, who was loaned to Changchun Yatai last season. Foreign Players: It is well-known that Oscar, Bargas, and Citadini have left. The expected new foreign signings are likely to be Brazilian players. Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua has set the goal of winning the championship for the new season, but their transfer moves are not significant, giving an impression of talking big with little investment. Fortunately, the team has a good age structure and strong bench depth. Domestic Players: No new players have been signed yet, as the domestic player reserves are sufficient. Departing players include retired Cao Yunding, contract-expired Wen Xiaojian, Jin Yangyang, Xu Yougang, and loaned-out Zhang Wei and Ma Zhen. Additionally, Xie Pengfei may also leave, though this is not yet confirmed. Foreign Players: Malele has left, and his replacement is the Serie B top scorer, Miracolo Meneiro (contract not yet…

The Chinese national football team has announced its latest training squad, which includes a total of 32 players. Among them, three newcomers have been selected for the national team for the first time: Hou Yongyong, Wumiti Jiang, and Maiwulang. The selection of these three players demonstrates Ivan Kovic's strong determination to rejuvenate the national team! In this national team list, the major contributors are Beijing Guoan, Shanghai Shenhua, and Shandong Taishan, three traditional powerhouse teams. These teams have been strong since the Jia A period and remain highly competitive to this day, demonstrating their deep roots! This season's Chinese Super League champion, Shanghai Port, only has two players selected: Yan Junling and Wei Zhen. From this list, it can be seen that Ivan Kovic's lineup still focuses on young players, with many veterans not selected and unlikely to be selected for the national team in the future! Wu Lei and Jiang Guangtai from Shanghai Port did not make the national team this time due to injuries. Considering their outstanding abilities, they are indispensable for the future national team! Zhang Linpeng and Li Ang, who were frequent members of the national team before, were not selected this time. Zhang Linpeng is already 35 years old, and Li Ang is also 31 years old. Both players have shown obvious declines in form and are unlikely to be selected for the national team in the future! Among other players, Wu Xi, Xie Pengfei, and Gao Tianyi from Shanghai Shenhua, Liu Binbin from Shandong Taishan, and Liu Dianzuo from Wuhan Three Towns were not…