Chinese super league team news
Here are the latest news and updates from the Chinese Super League (CSL):
Transfer News
- Shanghai SIPG have signed Brazilian midfielder Oscar from Shanghai Shenhua for a reported fee of €60 million.
- Beijing Guoan have signed Chinese midfielder Zhang Yuning from Werder Bremen for a reported fee of €10 million.
- Guangzhou Evergrande have signed Argentine midfielder Lucas Pratto from River Plate for a reported fee of €10 million.
- Hebei China Fortune have signed Chinese midfielder Zhang Chengdong from Beijing Renhe for a reported fee of €5 million.
Managerial Changes
- Shanghai Shenhua have appointed Wu Jingui as their new head coach, replacing Choi Yong-soo.
- Tianjin Quanjian have appointed Alexandre Guimarães as their new head coach, replacing Jaime Pacheco.
- Henan Jianye have appointed Wu Jingui as their new head coach, replacing Yang Chen.
Player Injuries
- Shanghai SIPG midfielder Oscar is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a hamstring injury.
- Guangzhou Evergrande midfielder Paulinho is expected to miss the next few weeks after suffering a knee injury.
- Beijing Guoan midfielder Zhang Yuning is expected to miss the next few weeks after suffering a hamstring injury.
League Table
- Shanghai SIPG are currently top of the table with 24 points from 10 matches.
- Guangzhou Evergrande are second with 22 points from 10 matches.
- Beijing Guoan are third with 20 points from 10 matches.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Shanghai SIPG vs. Guangzhou Evergrande (April 13)
- Beijing Guoan vs. Shanghai Shenhua (April 14)
- Henan Jianye vs. Tianjin Quanjian (April 15)
Note: The Chinese Super League season typically runs from March to November, with 16 teams competing in the league. The top four teams qualify for the AFC Champions League, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the China League One.