If Zheng Zhi steps into Shandong Taishan, it will be a shot in the arm for the team. Rumors are swirling that if Zheng Zhi were to take charge of Shandong Taishan, former golden partners Huang Bowen and Artemisia Junmin might also come with him to join the new team. Huang Bowen is rumored to be expected to become the right hand of the Taishan team's coaching staff, and Artemisia, as Luneng's iconic figure, won the hearts of the fans. Shandong fans are eagerly awaiting the return of Artemis as an assistant coach, even if it is expected.
Zheng Zhi's joining may also bring a powerhouse foreigner to the Taishan team. For example, Wu Shaocong, an international center back who plays in Europe, has been coveted by the Taishan team. Wu Shaocong can play both left back and center back, which is exactly the link that Taishan team needs to strengthen urgently. Facing difficulties in Europe, Zheng Zhi's invitation may make him reconsider playing for his country.
Shandong Taishan team is at the crossroads of old and new. The introduction of a soccer veteran like Zheng Zhi will help the team to smoothly go through the transition period.
However, the possibility of Zheng Zhi joining Shandong Taishan is still in doubt. Cui Kangxi's contract with Taishan has one year left, and if he suddenly leaves, the club will face a huge amount of compensation. Taishan's finances are tight, and raising such a large sum of money in the short term seems out of reach.
It is reported that Cui Kangxi's agent has arrived in Jinan to negotiate with the club on his stay. Zheng Zhi whether to join Shandong Taishan, it all depends on how Cui Kangxi's agent and Taishan club communication.
