The Shanghai Port FC officially announced the loan signing of Brazilian player William Poppe. Media figures have been actively discussing this move.
Chen Hua: Considering that Oscar’s contract expires at the end of November, it remains uncertain whether he will play in the fifth round of the group stage during the last three days of his contract if a renewal is not possible. Of course, I believe there is no issue with Oscar’s professional spirit. Thus, Poppe joining as the sixth foreign player and being on a short-term half-year loan is more of a contingency plan. Should Oscar fail to renew his contract and leave, the team can still field five foreign players in the fifth (potentially) and sixth rounds of the AFC Champions League Elite League, avoiding a steep decline in strength.
Professor Wei, a University Lecturer who loves the national football team: The Port has signed another new foreign player, Brazilian forward William Poppe, indicating they have ambitions in the AFC Champions League.
Zhu Yi: Oscar will remain with Shanghai Port at least until the end of his contract in December, playing in both the league and the Swiss-system round-robin phase of the AFC Champions League this year; he will not depart this summer. Theoretically, new signing William Poppe can be specialized for use in the AFC Champions League, where there are no limits on foreign players.