The recently concluded 2024 season saw Chengdu Rongcheng achieve remarkable results, not only securing a third-place finish in the Chinese Super League but also making an impressive run in the FA Cup, demonstrating their competitive level and team cohesion, which undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for the future. The success of Chengdu Rongcheng can be largely attributed to the Korean coach Xu Zhengyuan, who has made significant contributions with his deep understanding of football tactics and passionate coaching style. Xu Zhengyuan, with his unique vision and rigorous coaching approach, has established an effective tactical system for Chengdu Rongcheng. Instead of being blindly optimistic about the team's achievements, Xu quickly adjusted his mindset and began preparations for the upcoming new season. Prior to the start of winter training, Xu finalized several national-level reinforcements, including Liao Lisheng, Han Pengfei, and Yuan Mincheng. The addition of these new players has undoubtedly injected new vitality and combat power into Chengdu Rongcheng, giving fans more confidence for the new season. Liao Lisheng is known for his excellent midfield organization and scheduling capabilities, which will significantly enhance the team's midfield control. Han Pengfei and Yuan Mincheng are tough defenders whose joining will undoubtedly strengthen the team's defensive depth and stability. However, the arrival of these strong new players also means that the existing lineup needs to undergo reshuffling. In this context, Yang Yiming, the central defender captain of Chengdu Rongcheng, may choose to transfer to Shenzhen Xinpengcheng. For Yang Yiming, this is a difficult decision. As a tough defender, he has made significant contributions to Chengdu…

The new season of Chengdu Rongcheng, can the head coach Xu Zhengyuan lead the team to fight on three fronts and embark on their "dark horse path"? Will the fans' expectation of "going further" come true? These questions can be seen from the team's pre-season preparations, but more importantly, they need to be answered by the team's performance in the new season. In the past few seasons, Chengdu Rongcheng has steadily established itself, gradually moving from the China League One to the Chinese Super League. Last season, they even achieved a third-place finish, securing qualification for the AFC Champions League qualifying round. Behind all this is the meticulous training of coach Xu Zhengyuan and the full support of the club. Since taking over the team in 2020, Xu has led this young club to climb to new heights year after year, from promotion to the Chinese Super League, relegation survival, to now breaking into the AFC Champions League, this Korean coach has won a renewal with his strength, earning an annual salary of 13 million yuan. However, the three-front battle in the new season is undoubtedly a huge test for him. The club and fans hope to make breakthroughs in the AFC Champions League while steadily advancing in domestic competitions. Facing the pressure of the AFC Champions League, domestic league, and cup matches, Chengdu Rongcheng did not choose to stand still. To enhance the overall strength of the team, the club made unprecedented efforts in recruiting during the off-season. According to Serbian media reports, Rongcheng is about to sign Aldo…

Recently, according to domestic football media reports, Chengdu Rongcheng defender Chen Guoliang is set to leave the team and transfer to the newly promoted China League One side Guangzhou Leopard. After joining Chengdu Rongcheng last season, Chen did not receive much recognition from head coach Xu Zhengyuan. Xu only gave Chen one opportunity to play, which was in an inconsequential FA Cup match. Judging from this playing record, Chen has been marginalized by Chengdu Rongcheng. Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, Chengdu Rongcheng agreed to let Chen leave. This time, when choosing a new club, Chen did not aim too high to continue playing in the Chinese Super League. Instead, after careful consideration, he joined Guangzhou Leopard, coached by Li Bing. Li led Guangzhou Leopard to an outstanding performance in the China League Two last season, securing promotion to League One with an undisputed advantage. After being promoted to League One, Guangzhou Leopard naturally needs to strengthen its squad. Chen Guoliang, who is at the peak of his career, was also reasonably targeted by Guangzhou Leopard. Chen is a standout product of Luneng's '99 youth training program, alongside Zhao Jianfei and Guo Tianyu. At the beginning of his career, Chen showed great talent, once becoming the captain of Luneng's '99 youth team and being selected multiple times for national teams, earning recognition. Later, in order to improve his competitive level, Chen chose to go abroad to Spain. In the early stages of his career, he took advantage of the dual benefits of the CSL U23 policy and the golden football era, earning…

Last season, Chengdu Rongcheng achieved remarkable results, ranking third in the Chinese Super League (CSL) and successfully securing a spot in the AFC Champions League. However, Xu Zhengyuan, the 54-year-old South Korean head coach, is not content with this achievement. Taking advantage of the off-season, he has personally financed a trip for his coaching staff to Europe for further learning. Xu began his tenure as the head coach of Rongcheng in December 2020. He has been in this position for four years. Prior to coming to China, Xu had served as the head coach of Suwon Samsung Bluewings in the South Korean league for six years, accumulating rich experience. Under Xu's leadership, Chengdu Rongcheng has made significant progress over the past three years, achieving a "three-level jump." In 2022, the team ranked fifth in the CSL; in 2023, they moved up to fourth place; and in 2024, Xu successfully led the team into the top three, just behind the Shanghai duo in the league standings. Xu hopes to lead the team to even greater success next season, believing that he and his team still have much to learn. According to Sichuan media reports, Xu has always been a learning-oriented coach. Over the past few years, he has made it a habit to travel to Europe for learning during the off-season. This year, he has continued this practice. It is reported that Xu brought a total of five coaching staff members on this trip, including three South Korean assistant coaches, one Chinese coach, and one Korean translator. With a grand lineup,…

Last season, Chengdu Rongcheng's performance was both delightful and regrettable. They often caused trouble for strong teams, defeating Shanghai Port and engaging in a tough battle with Shandong Taishan, even making people believe that they might challenge for the championship at one point. However, when it came to the crucial moments, they almost capsized, losing to Shandong Taishan in the semi-finals of the FA Cup and failing to reach the final, which was truly disappointing for the fans. It's not that Rongcheng didn't make progress; over the past year, their tactical system has gradually matured, and the team's overall strength has improved significantly. However, stability in critical moments still needs to be strengthened. Speaking of stability, let's talk about the prospects for the new season. Indeed, Chengdu Rongcheng's goal is not simple: they aim not only to compete for a place in the Chinese Super League but also to perform well in major competitions like the AFC Champions League and the FA Cup, facing the challenge of competing on three fronts. This requires the team to have a deeper lineup and not rely on the performance of just one or two individuals. At this point, the addition of three new players becomes particularly crucial. First is Liao Lisheng, a name that may be unfamiliar to many fans, but he once played for Evergrande and was an important player in Lippi's eyes. In Chengdu Rongcheng's midfield, he can help alleviate the burden on Luomulo, bringing organizational and defensive capabilities. Previously, while playing for Shandong Taishan, he remained robust and performed well.…

Chengdu Rongcheng is set to begin its winter training, with head coach Xu Zhengyuan returning to the team to formulate a training plan. At the same time, four new national team players have joined the squad. These new additions are Yuan Mincheng, Han Pengfei, Liao Lisheng, and Liu Dianzuo, who have arrived in Chengdu Rongcheng and are preparing for training with the team. The fact that these four top-level national team reinforcements have arrived in Chengdu Rongcheng indicates that their official announcement of joining is just a matter of time. The introduction of four national team-level newcomers to Chengdu Rongcheng has earned many fans' thumbs up. After all, these strong players are widely recognized as big fish in the domestic transfer market. Among them, Han Pengfei has been linked with rumors involving Shandong Luneng and Beijing Guoan. Last season, Han Pengfei had an impressive performance representing Tianjin Tigers in various competitions, which led to his first call-up to the national team. This caught the attention of Luneng's head coach Choi Kang-hee, who particularly hoped to bring Han Pengfei on board. If Choi Kang-hee hadn't lost his transfer authority at Luneng, Han Pengfei would likely have joined the team during the winter window. After missing out on joining Luneng, Chengdu Rongcheng quickly made a move, swiftly finalizing a contract with this national team reinforcement to have him play for the club. It is well-known that Chengdu Rongcheng has been short of players in the central defender position. Last season's acquisitions, Li Yang and Yang Fan, did not achieve the desired strengthening…