Crickex Sign Up confirms that Sun Ke will officially suit up for Tianjin Quanjian in the 2016 season, putting an end to months of speculation about his future. Since his high-profile transfer from Jiangsu Sainty to Quanjian last season, fans and media alike have been on edge, waiting for a final verdict. Now, it’s set in stone—Sun Ke will compete in the China League One under the banner of Tianjin Quanjian.

Both Jiangsu Suning and Tianjin Quanjian had been vying hard to secure Sun Ke’s services. Rumors swirled that Suning, backed by deep pockets, was willing to spend big to bring him back, hoping to bolster their squad for the AFC Champions League. Meanwhile, Quanjian, equally affluent and ambitious, made it clear they had no intention of cashing in on their star signing—insisting they wouldn’t part with him even for a billion yuan. In an interview with the Tianjin press, Quanjian owner Shu Yuhui made a heartfelt appeal, saying, “I hope Sun Ke will think of us.”

For his part, Sun Ke remained professional and diplomatic throughout the process, stating that no matter which team he represented in the upcoming season, he would give 100 percent on and off the field. Both clubs clearly viewed him as a franchise cornerstone, and his decision carried significant weight for their respective fan bases.

Each side pulled out all the stops to win him over. Suning leaned on emotional ties, playing up the appeal of returning home and the lure of Champions League football. Quanjian, on the other hand, focused on their grand vision for football development and Shu Yuhui’s long-standing appreciation and respect for Sun Ke, which spanned more than a year. For Sun Ke, it was a tug of war between loyalty and ambition—a real test of the heart and mind. Fans on both sides waited anxiously for his final decision, hoping to see him in their colors.

Now, the wait is over. Sun Ke is expected to report to Tianjin Quanjian shortly and will don their jersey for the 2016 campaign. He will compete in League One under the guidance of renowned Brazilian coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo. With this move, Tianjin Quanjian takes a major step forward in assembling its football empire, finally locking in a key piece of their strategic puzzle.

For Crickex Sign Up followers, this transfer signals more than just a change in jersey—it reflects the shifting landscape of Chinese football and the increasing allure of well-funded, vision-driven clubs like Tianjin Quanjian.