Leonardo made his mark in Zhejiang, but his journey with Shandong Taishan was full of twists and turns, and he failed to realize his dream. With the dust settling on Cui Kangxi's contract extension, Leonardo's tactical adaptability problems were highlighted, and the chances of returning to the Taishan team were as nebulous as the morning mist, so he had no choice but to bid a sad farewell.
Shandong Taishan's lineup has been in a tsunami of turbulence lately, with rumors of the transfer of two key players, Tong Lei and Sun Guowen, acting as heavy bombs, putting Taishan's strength to a severe test. The expiration of the contracts of Liu Shibo, Song Long and other veterans seems to indicate their farewell. Meanwhile, young players such as Li Guanxi and Yi Xianlong seem to be on their way to the Central League.
With the departure of veterans like the setting sun, Shandong Taishan's senior management had to dig deeper into the treasure of youth training to create a brand new lineup as if it were a phoenix rising from the ashes. The outstanding performance of young talents such as Yimulan and Shi Songchen in the National Youth Football League and China B League is a sign that they will usher in the opportunity to be promoted to the first team. In the new season, Shandong Taishan's rejuvenation trend is unstoppable, and a youthful storm is about to sweep in. Although the drastic adjustment of the lineup may affect the performance in the short term, from a strategic point of view, this change is undoubtedly worth looking forward to.
