The news that Muscat took over as the coach of Shanghai Port suddenly came and caused a sensation in the Chinese football world. According to the latest report from veteran journalist Song Chengliang, Muscat plans to leave Pinco, Joao and Caron, along with a midfielder and a centre-forward. This move is clearly a positive sign for the Shanghai Seaport.
Shanghai Port has officially announced that Muscat will succeed Xavier as coach and will join the team before New Year's Day. The winter transfer window is about to begin, and Muscat will be making personnel changes to his squad to keep the squad competitive. Austrian foreign player Pinco, who was brought in at the beginning of the season, has confirmed that he has not been granted a contract extension, and now it seems that not only will Pinco leave Shanghai Port, but Caron and Joao will also bid farewell to this team.
Song Seungliang wrote in the report: "Pinco, Joao and Cuarón will leave the harbour, while Oscar and Vargas will remain in the team, and Muscat will work with the club to find the right players to fill the void they have left behind. ”。
At the same time, Song Chengliang also said that after the departure of Pinco and Joao, Muscat will definitely bring in a center forward, and in the case of Shanghai Port about to participate in the league, cup and AFC Champions League at the same time, the introduction of a midfielder is also necessary. After all, Oscar is about to turn 33 years old, and it is still unknown whether he can continue to maintain his form this season, and it is difficult for both Cai Huikang and Maitijiang to satisfy the outside world.
As for where the last foreign signing spot will be used, Muscat will weigh it up. From Song Chengliang's report, it can be seen that although Pinco, Cuaron and Joao helped Shanghai Port win the Chinese Super League title this season, the new coach Muscat has not retained them, and these three foreign players have been abandoned by Shanghai Port.
Although the report did not reveal specific information, Muscat's official appointment and changes to the team's lineup meant that Wu Lei, Oscar and Vargas were the big winners. In this regard, fans have also expressed their opinions.
Some fans said: "It seems that Oscar is going to retire in the Chinese Super League, it's really a flowing coach, the iron-clad Oscar, cherish it!."The last big-name foreign aid!Another fan said: "Caron is very good, he fits Muscat's technical and tactical play, and he should keep this foreign player." ”。New managers tend to choose players they trust, so it is to be expected that Muscat will invite Yokohama Mariners striker Lopes to join Harbour.
The contracts of these three foreign players are about to expire, and their performances have been quite mediocre. Pinco has a transfer fee of just €200,000, while Joao and Caron are both free agents. If they leave, it won't make much of a difference for the team.