Late yesterday night, Chinese Taipei team naturalized player An Yien arrived in Shenyang and is about to represent the Liaoning Ironmen in the Chinese League. The super striker from Africa has attracted widespread attention and expectations with his outstanding record of contributing 59 goals and 34 assists in 78 games in his career, and scoring 93 goals by himself. Liaoning Iron Man Club has announced the signing of An Yien in the winter transfer period at the beginning of this year, and this news has added new vitality to the team.
After arriving in Shenyang, An Yien said to the camera in fluent Chinese: "Hello! Hello everyone, I'm Ann Yien. It is my pleasure to represent Liaoning (Iron Man), thank you, thank you. This friendly greeting instantly brought him closer to the fans. During his previous time with Nanshi Taigang, Ahn scored 39 goals and provided 30 assists in 59 games, showing his dominance and offensive efficiency on the court. His arrival undoubtedly added strong firepower to the offensive line of the Liaoning Iron Man.
As the first naturalized African-American player from Chinese Taipei introduced to Chinese football, Ahn Yien's performance is highly anticipated. However, some fans pointed out that despite his brilliant record in the Nanshi Taigang team, the difference in level between different leagues may affect his performance in the Chinese League. Just like Pato, who had previously performed well in the Indian League, failed to achieve the expected performance after joining Shandong Taishan in the Chinese Super League. Therefore, it remains to be seen whether Ahn can continue his goalscoring momentum in China.
It is worth mentioning that the Liaoning Ironman team is headed by former international Fan Zhiyi as the technical director, and his professional guidance and rich experience will undoubtedly play a positive role in the development of the team. The addition of Ann not only brings new tactical options to the team, but also brings more highlights to the fans. Ahn Yien's wife, who is Taiwanese, makes him an authentic son-in-law of Chinese Taipei, and this identity also gives him a deeper emotional bond in China.
The arrival of An Yien has injected new hope and motivation into the season prospects of the Liaoning Iron Man. As an efficient striker, his attacking ability will have a significant impact on the team's overall performance. Although his performance in China remains to be seen, his arrival has undoubtedly added new highlights and expectations to the Chinese league. Fans expect him to adapt quickly to the new environment, show his excellent form when he was in the Nanshi Taigang team, and help the Liaoning Iron Man team achieve great results in the new season. As a naturalized African-American player of the Chinese Taipei team, his performance will not only affect the results of the Liaoning Ironmen, but also provide valuable reference experience for the naturalization strategy of Chinese football. (Super League Commentary)