On December 14, Beijing time, after leaving China and returning to Brazil, naturalized international Axon posted on social platforms that the nine years he spent in China were unparalleled, and he had left with a sense of accomplishment.
"After 9 seasons (9 successful seasons), winning many championships and making a name for myself in the history of Chinese football, it's time to say goodbye, it's been an incredible, incredible 9 years (I came to China at the end of 2012).
I want to thank everyone who has been so good to me since coming here, including the fans and teammates. As a player and an ordinary person, I am constantly growing, I have helped the development of Chinese sports and gained recognition, I leave with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude.
Now that I'm going to visit my family, I haven't seen each other for a long time, and I'm going to spend the holidays with my kids, parents, wife and friends and think calmly about my future. ”
Axon officially transferred from Brazil's Botafogo Club to Guangzhou Evergrande Club in 2013, he is the protector of Guangzhou Evergrande to win two AFC Champions League titles, two AFC Champions League finals, Axon scored 3 goals, it can be said that without Axon, there would be no two heavy AFC Champions League champions back to Guangzhou.
"Ai Shen" is also the team history of the Guangzhou team top scorer king, The Chinese professional football shooter king, etc., his records in Chinese professional football, all mark his success in China.
When the time came, the right time met the right person, Axon gladly accepted the naturalization, became a member of the national football team, every football player has a dream in his heart, that is, to be able to play the World Cup, Axon and other naturalized players are no exception, they just hope that in their careers, they can participate in a World Cup and complete their wishes.
As for the speculation and even malicious remarks about naturalized players, the Football Association is also supporting the players, believing that they are not "coming for money".
Although naturalized players have suffered from unpaid wages at the club, none of them have expressed a reluctance to continue playing for their country.
It is completely understandable that the salary arrears are not willing to continue to play in the Chinese Super League, so Axon is currently like Wu Lei, choosing to "stay in the Ocean", maintain a good competitive state, and wait for the national football team at any time.