Recently, Chinese football has once again set off a round of hype, focusing on the transfer dispute between Shandong Luneng and Shanghai SIPG. According to reports, after the 35-year-old Brazilian star Paulinho announced his departure, SIPG immediately expressed strong interest and finalized the contract details. This news has aroused the attention and expectation of the majority of fans. At the same time, we also saw Zheng Zhi's support for Paulinho, which made this transfer drama even more compelling.
Let's start by talking about this battle between Luneng and SIPG. Luneng FC would have been eager to keep the veteran and hope that he could continue to contribute to the team. However, in the face of a high offer from SIPG, Luneng had no choice but to give up this meritorious player. This is undoubtedly a blow to Luneng, but SIPG's action also proves their recognition of Paulinho's strength. All of this makes this transfer even more confusing, sparking speculation and discussion among many fans.
Paulinho's decision also came as a surprise. The 35-year-old has been shining in the Chinese Super League with outstanding performances in the past few years and has become a core player of the Luneng team. Therefore, his departure announcement undoubtedly caused shock and regret among the fans. But at the same time, we must also understand Paulinho's desire for the challenges ahead. As a top player, he chose not only for money, but also for personal career development and the pursuit of higher honors.
At the same time, Paulinho's salary exposure after his transfer to Hong Kong is also eye-catching. According to the report, SIPG offered him a lucrative contract with a salary of up to 30 million yuan per year. This figure has undoubtedly sparked heated discussions among fans and the media. Some believe that this is a sky-high transfer, while others believe that it is a strategy by SIPG to attract top stars through high salaries. In any case, the news sends an important signal to the Chinese football community: Chinese Super League clubs are gradually becoming a stage for competition for world-class players.
Finally, we must also pay attention to Zheng Zhi's support for Paulinho. As a representative of Chinese football, Zheng Zhi's evaluation is undoubtedly of great significance. He said Paulinho is a very good player, understands his decision to leave the club and wishes him even more success at his new club. These words highlight Zheng Zhi's attitude towards work ethics and mutual respect between players, and also reflect the unity and friendship of the football world.
In summary, Luneng regretted not being able to get it, and the transfer dispute of SIPG to sign Paulinho has attracted widespread attention. Whether it's the fans' expectations or the players' decisions, it makes this drama even more exciting. Regardless of whether Paulinho can continue to perform well in SIPG, we should respect and bless his choice. At the same time, it is expected that Chinese football can attract more world-class stars to join and bring greater development and progress to China's football industry!