Luneng’s new approach to campus soccer

Luneng Football School, a subsidiary of Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng FC and Luneng Real Estate Limited has reached a trilateral co-operation agreement with Chongqing Yucai Middle School on campus soccer.

Although the terms of the December 12th deal have not been released, the co-operation is an innovative and exploratory (way) to (develop) the youth talent pool for Luneng’s Academy, said Zhao Min, Deputy President of Luneng Football School.

“Luneng has been dedicated to youth training over the last 16 years, delivering a number of elite players to both Shandong Luneng FC and (other) Chinese professional soccer clubs”, Zhao added.

Yang Zhi, marketing director at Luneng Real Estate Chongqin, said “Chongqing Yucai Middle School is a key middle school in Chongqing with a history going back over a century. “This trilateral agreement broadens the developmental space for the students”.

Both Luneng Football School and Luneng Real Estate Limited are subsidiaries of the Luneng Group which owns Shandong Luneng FC. Luneng Group has signed an endorsement deal with former English soccer star David Beckham.

Source: Sina Sports

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