In the current Chinese football environment, the overseas conquest of international players is particularly important. Although Wu Shaocong is currently the only one who sticks to his dream of staying abroad in the Turkish second-tier league, the outside world has increasingly high expectations for more Chinese players to go to the world stage. Recently, an exciting news came from Germany, the traditional giant Schalke 04 is expected to become the next stop of the 22-year-old popular international player Jiang Shenglong.
According to the latest revelations from local German bloggers, Schalke 04 have shown a keen interest in Jiang Shenglong, and the young centre-back may be set to start his European journey in the upcoming winter transfer window. This news was confirmed by Song Chengliang, a well-known reporter from Shenhua, who said that Jiang Shenglong does have the possibility of staying in the United States during this transfer period, and called on Shenhua Club to try its best to retain this potential star, regardless of whether it signs a long-term contract or a short-term contract.
However, the reaction of the fans was slightly different from that of Song Seungliang. They generally believe that Jiang Shenglong should seize this rare opportunity to bravely go out and challenge a higher level of competition. Looking back on history, Hao Junmin was the first Chinese player to play for Schalke 04, and his successful experience undoubtedly set an example for those who came after him. Now, the club, which has a soft spot for Chinese players, is expected to welcome another popular international player from China.
Currently, Schalke 04 are in 14th place in the Bundesliga 1 and are in the critical stage of relegation. For Jiang Shenglong, such a situation is both a challenge and an opportunity. As a player who is good at defense, he may be able to find his own place in the team's defense, use his strength to help Schalke 04 stabilize his position, and even achieve a counterattack. Previously, Song Kai, the new chairman of the Football Association, had also signed a cooperation agreement with German football, and the two sides are strengthening cooperation between all parties, which is also a good opportunity.
Staying abroad is not only a leap in one's career, but also an important step in the overall development of Chinese football. Jiang Shenglong's possible joining Schalke 04 has undoubtedly injected a shot in the arm for Chinese football. Although his stay abroad may have a huge impact on Shenhua, we must have a pattern, think of ways to create conditions, look forward to his performance in Germany, and hope that more Chinese players can bravely go overseas, improve their own strength, and contribute to the development of Chinese football. (Lao Qiu Super League Ball Review)