On January 22, Beijing time, the Chinese Super League team Tianjin Jinmen Tiger officially announced that Guoan striker Barton officially joined the team. This is also the first sign of the winter window of the Chinese Super League, which injects a warm current into the already deserted winter transfer market and hits a shot in the arm. It is believed that with the official transfer of Barton, there will be more players signed in the Chinese Super League in the future, which is a great benefit for Chinese football that is currently at the freezing point.
Barton, 26, is from the Guoan Youth Academy. As early as the 2017 season, Barton played the main force of the Chinese Super League, of course, he relied on the U23 policy. However, in this season, his performance is not good, 1 goal and 1 assist in the season, the role of the team is limited, and it can even be said that it is dispensable. As he grew older, lost the protection of the U23 policy, and zhang Yuning's joining, Barton's opportunities in Guoan became less and less, and finally chose to join Tianjin on loan at the beginning of last year.
At Jinmen Tiger, Patton had to meet his mentor Yu Genwei, who also really appreciated him and really knew how to use his coach. Under Yu Genwei, Barton became the team's main striker. Throughout the 2021 season, he made 20 appearances for the team, including 16 starts, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists, both for the team's role and personal data, setting a new career high. Because of this, Barton has already set his own future before the loan contract expires - staying in Tianjin.
Reporter Gu Ying first revealed the behind-the-scenes of Barton joining the Tianjin team. It turned out that as early as the night that tianjin team achieved relegation, Barton had already spoiled himself in advance that he would officially join Tianjin team. To this end, he also refused guoan's renewal of the contract, for nothing else, but to thank Yu Genwei for his kindness. For joining the Tianjin team, Barton's words are heartwarming: "Since I promised to stay in Jinmen Tiger, I will never change my mind again." It can be seen that Patton is a man of great affection and righteousness and keeps his promises.
Barton's departure is a big blow to Guoan, who is currently in a period of change, because Guoan's attack power has been significantly damaged after the departure of Vieira, Augusto and Bakambu, and the performance of the new Anderson has not met expectations, and the replacement is basically a foregone conclusion. If Barton also leaves, Guoan will only have Zhang Yuning and Wang Ziming to play in the front line next season. Even if new signings are introduced, it will take a long time to run into the team.
That's why Guoan has been trying to renew Barton's contract after the season. After all, the latter has grown into an international footballer through his experience in Tianjin, and his ability and value have risen.