Recently, the news of Beijing Guoan has been in a uproar again, from the rumors of new signings to the salary of veteran De Sousa, everything is like a small storm on the big ship of the Chinese Super League. But behind these turmoil, it actually reflects the current situation and future direction of Chinese football.
First of all, let's talk about this new recruit Guga. Guga, a Portuguese midfielder who is both offensive and defensive, but only 1.68m tall, is indeed a disadvantage when defending high balls. Guoan has always taken a pragmatic route in recruitment, but this choice is a bit surprising. A midfielder of less than 1.70 meters, can he really gain a foothold in the Chinese Super League?Behind this may be a reflection of the change in the standards of foreign aid in the Chinese Super League - no longer pursuing those superstar foreign aids, but more consideration of the actual needs of the team.
Then there was the wage demand affair of de Sousa. De Sousa previously played for Nacional but ended his contract early due to injury. Now it is a bit surprising that they suddenly jump out and demand that their salaries be paid. His behavior may seem irresponsible in the eyes of some fans. After all, how eager he was when he joined Guoan. But on the other hand, it also exposes the management problems of the Chinese Super League clubs. Why is there a situation where players are in arrears?This not only affects the club's image, but also its reputation in international football.
These problems of the Guoan Club are actually common problems faced by many clubs in the Chinese Super League. The rapid development of the Super League has brought great business opportunities, but it has also brought management and financial challenges. Clubs often neglect long-term planning and stable development while pursuing short-term results. This phenomenon is vividly manifested in Guoan.
But the problem is the problem, and there is still a way forward. For Guoan, solving the problem of De Sousa's salary arrears is not only to clean up the problems left over from history, but also to send a clear signal to new signing Guga: Guoan is a trustworthy and trustworthy club. Only in this way can Guoan gain a foothold in the highly competitive environment of the Chinese Super League.
Finally, these turmoil also brought us ordinary fans to think: if the Chinese Super League and even Chinese football want to really rise, it is not just as simple as introducing a few foreign aids. What is needed is a full range of transformations, including management philosophy, financial health, player development, and more. Only in this way can Chinese football occupy a place on the international stage. I hope that this turmoil in Guoan can become an opportunity for the transformation of the Chinese Super League, allowing us to see a more mature and stable Chinese Super League.