Basogo: A loyal fighter in the Chinese Super League, he does not give in to money
On the green field of the Chinese Football Super League (CSL), there is such a foreign player, who has won the respect of countless fans with his perseverance and deep affection for football. He is the foreign scorer of the Shanghai Shenhua team, Basogo. After seven seasons of ups and downs, he has become a rare loyal fighter in the Chinese Super League.
From his arrival to his role as the heart of the team, Basogo has always been regarded as the kind of obscure but extremely valuable professional player. He has shown extraordinary ability and contribution in the Chinese Super League, and the stats show that he has helped the team in attack. However, Basogo appears to have suffered a dip in form in the recent season, raising questions from some about his waning motivation.
Faced with a question about whether he had lost his fighting spirit because of the high salary he received in the Chinese Super League, Basogo responded frankly: In recent years, due to the decline in league revenues and even the lack of wages, not everyone is as rich as they seem. On the contrary, he stressed that his stay in the Super League was entirely based on a deep affection for the league and not just a pursuit of money.
Admittedly, when there are frequent transfers due to money problems in football, Basogo's choice to stay with Shanghai Shenhua is undoubtedly the best proof of his loyalty and dedication. On the eve of bidding farewell to the Chinese Super League, Basogo also spoke highly of the Chinese domestic players: Wu Lei has the highest talent, Yu Hanchao has great self-discipline and professionalism, Wu Xi is a top midfielder with all-round skills, and Wang Shangyuan represents diligence and responsibility.
These comments are clearly based on the sincere friendship and personal experience he has formed in the process of working together with these Chinese stars. Especially when we consider that Basogo has no reason to deliberately please anyone, we believe that these comments come from the bottom of his heart.
Summing up the professionalism of his seven years of hard work in Chinese football, the deep friendship he has forged with Chinese players, and his unbiased assessment of homegrown football talent – all of this makes for a moving story of loyalty, sincerity and professionalism.
As we witness the world of football full of money and fame deals, Baso tells us that football is much more than just a job or a source of income, it is a symbol of passion, honour and legacy. And a person like Basoji, who maintains pure love and loyalty in the wave of commercialization, is even more valuable.