Recently, rumors have been circulating online about Shandong Luneng midfielder Wang Yongpo submitting a transfer request. Some reports even claimed that the club is willing to follow “market principles” and agree to his departure, suggesting an official green light for the move.
At first glance, this rumor seemed credible. Earlier, several media outlets speculated that Wang was set to transfer to Shanghai Shenhua, but both the club and the player swiftly denied the claim. Now, the topic is back in the spotlight, with new reports stating that Wang has formally submitted a transfer application—especially given his limited playing time under coach Felix Magath.
According to sources close to the situation, a financially powerful club from the Beijing-Tianjin region is indeed interested in signing Wang Yongpo. However, the widely circulated claim that Shandong Luneng’s top management has officially approved Wang’s departure is inaccurate. Club executives are currently overseas for scouting and youth development tasks, as well as evaluating potential foreign signings. No final decisions have been made, and no official release has been authorized.
Despite the speculation, Wang remains with Shandong Luneng and continues to train diligently. Alongside teammates like Wang Tong, Wang Dalei, Zhao Mingjian, Qi Tianyu, and Gil, he has been putting in extra effort during the offseason to prepare for winter training, which officially begins on January 3. Notably, Wang even participated in amateur matches during his vacation period to maintain fitness following his recent injury recovery.
From all available signs, Wang Yongpo is expected to rejoin the team for pre-season training and, as of now, is unlikely to leave the club. While transfer windows always bring surprises, no formal agreement or club confirmation has validated the exit rumors so far.
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