On December 20, Beijing time, the Chinese Football Association announced the list of the second batch of clubs that have completed debt repayment, and the Guangzhou team is on the list.
In the list of the first batch of debt-clearing clubs announced by the Football Association, the Guangzhou team is not listed, according to a number of media people, the Guangzhou team has a funding gap of about 10 million yuan. This is indeed not a small amount for the Guangzhou team, which is in financial difficulties.
However, what is touching is that the Guangzhou team did not "wait for death", but actively saved themselves. In order to raise funds, the Guangzhou team not only started live streaming on the online platform to sell goods, but also carried out offline sales activities for 5 consecutive days from the 12th to the 17th of this month. A variety of items including signed jerseys and league medals are sold on site, and you can also check in the AFC Champions League and Chinese Super League trophies on the spot.
The offline sales activities of the Guangzhou team have been actively supported by Guangzhou fans. Many Guangzhou fans have donated generously, and such a heart-warming move has also moved many Guangzhou team players. Many players, including Hou Yu, Wang Shilong, Liao Jintao, Yang Dejiang, Zhang Dachi, Li Jiahao, and Ai Shajiang, posted on social media to thank Guangzhou fans for their support. In the end, with the joint efforts of all parties, the Guangzhou team successfully weathered the difficulties and completed the debt settlement.
Although the completion of debt clearance does not mean that the Guangzhou team will definitely be able to pass the league, it has at least passed the most difficult hurdle. In the new season's Central League, we will most likely be able to see this vigorous Guangzhou Youth Army.