Guangzhou R&F has already filled four of its five domestic transfer slots for the upcoming season, making significant moves to strengthen its squad while standing firm on keeping its core local talents. One of those key players is Jiang Zhipeng, who recently impressed fans and critics alike during China’s World Cup qualifier against Qatar on November 15. Although the national team only managed a 0-0 draw at home, Jiang’s explosive performance on the left flank under new coach Marcello Lippi turned heads and elevated his status as a vital asset.
Following that match, transfer rumors surrounding Jiang heated up again. Reports emerged of a 30 million yuan bid from Jiangsu Suning during the summer window, but Guangzhou R&F made their stance clear: Jiang Zhipeng is not for sale. Vice Chairman Huang Shenghua firmly told Southern Metropolis Daily, “We are 100% not selling Jiang Zhipeng. Everyone can rest assured.”
That reassurance has calmed R&F supporters, especially given how integral Jiang and his counterpart Tang Miao are to the team’s tactical formation—anchoring the left and right flanks respectively. Meanwhile, fellow R&F forward Xiao Zhi also found himself in the rumor mill, with reports linking his potential departure to the impending arrival of Tianjin Quanjian youngster Xiang Baixu. However, despite previous interest from Jiangsu Suning and admiration from Korean coach Choi Yong-Soo, the club has no intention of letting Xiao go either.
Although Xiao Zhi only joined R&F last season and mostly served as a substitute, his consistent contributions quickly won over both the coaching staff and fans. Huang confirmed, “We are also not selling Xiao Zhi.” The club is committed to retaining top domestic talent while continuing to build a competitive lineup.
So far this winter, R&F has signed midfielder Li Tixiang and Zhang Gong, while defender Yi Teng—part of the trade involving Liu Dianzuo’s transfer to Guangzhou Evergrande—will also officially join this season. Additionally, Xiang Baixu, a promising U-20 striker born in 1995, is set to transfer from Tianjin Quanjian.
With four out of five domestic signing slots now filled, Guangzhou R&F plans to save the final quota for the summer transfer window. As it stands, their winter recruitment on the local front is officially complete.
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