Qingdao West Coast FC has announced that they have signed a contract extension with the Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua FC and returned to the Thai League Two after their third-round loss in the 2018 season.
The Qingdao team had been one of the most promising sides in the league for many years but struggled to maintain their position as they finished bottom of the table in 2017-18 season. Despite this, Qingdao West Coast continued to develop and improve under the guidance of coach Xiaoyu Wang.
In 2019, Qingdao West Coast won the league title and qualified for the playoffs. However, they were defeated by the top-seeded side in the final match, Guangzhou Evergrande FC, which was then promoted to the Chinese Super League. The disappointing result saw Qingdao West Coast return to the lower-tier league where they have been playing since.
However, the Qingdao team decided to take another step forward and sign a new contract with the Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua FC. This move came at a crucial time when Qingdao needed a boost in their performance and finances.
After the signing of Shanghai Shenhua FC, Qingdao West Coast returned to the Thai League Two for the first time in three years. They have been performing well in the league so far and are looking forward to continue their success on the field.
Overall, Qingdao West Coast's decision to sign a new contract with Shanghai Shenhua FC is a positive development for the club. With the help of Shanghai Shenhua FC, Qingdao West Coast can continue to grow and improve their performances in the coming seasons.