SIPG is fully prepared for the new season of the Chinese Super League and the Asian Champions League during this time, and the new coach Muscat is responsible for leading the team to train. Muscat is well aware that to achieve good results in the Chinese Super League and AFC Champions League, the team must strengthen the squad through reinforcements. In order to achieve this goal, SIPG has made a key introduction in foreign aid according to Muscat's suggestions and requirements. They signed two important foreign players – Gustavo and Yusa. Gustavo, in particular, as a new signing centre-forward, is highly favored by Muscat and is considered an important addition to the team's attacking line.
As we all know, SIPG has a shortage of personnel in the center forward position. Last season, the team brought in two new signings – Pinco and Joao – to solve the problem. However, despite their move to SIPG, their performance did not meet the expectations of the team and fans, and was even considered inferior to homegrown center Lee Shenglong. Given the poor performances of Pinco and Joao at SIPG, the team ultimately decided to send them away. After that, at the request of the new head coach Muscat, SIPG brought in Gustavo.
Yusa's arrival was exactly what SIPG desperately needed on the defensive line. He has played a key role in the Brazilian league and his strength is undoubted. In addition, SIPG has focused on two talented players, Wang Zhenao and Wei Shihao, in strengthening the local squad. It seems that these two lads have been firmly bound by the team with a new contract. Especially Wang Zhenao, he is a real all-rounder in the backfield, not only can he play multiple positions, but also made great contributions to the national team at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Wei Shihao is the attacking heart of the national team, and he showed excellent breakthrough and shooting ability in the Asian Cup. His addition is expected to fill the key vacancy left by Lu Wenjun in the SIPG team and bring new attacking power to the team. As for He, according to information on the German transfer market website, his contract with SIPG expired at the end of last year. This has made him a sought-after big-name player in the transfer market. Against this backdrop, SIPG plans to renew his contract with He Xi to maintain his important position in the team.
Previously, the Shandong Taishan team did covet He Xi and hoped to strengthen the central defender position by introducing him. However, SIPG decided to keep He Xi in mind, considering their needs in the central defender position. SIPG understands that in the face of the multi-frontal battle of the Chinese Super League and the AFC Champions League at the same time next season, the team needs a stable central defender like He Xi to participate in the rotation to ensure the stability of the defensive line.
With these key changes to SIPG's roster, five key players, including He Xi, will play a crucial role next season. The team and fans are counting on these players to perform well in the Chinese Super League and the Asian Champions League, and jointly lead SIPG to a new peak.