Beijing Guoan Football Club has announced that Li Lei, the club's goalkeeper, will be joining Chinese Super League rivals Shandong Luneng on loan for the upcoming season.

The move is part of a broader strategy by Beijing Guoan to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign, which begins in February. The club's sporting director, Zhang Jun, said that Li Lei was "a great player who can provide us with valuable experience and help improve our performance."

Shandong Luneng, meanwhile, have been looking to strengthen their goalkeeping department following the departure of Zhang Jike last summer. The club's manager, Ma Zhenzhang, said that he was delighted to welcome Li Lei to the team, and that he believed the player would be a "great addition" to their squad.

Li Lei has spent his entire career at Beijing Guoan, making over 150 appearances for the club and winning several titles with them including the Chinese Super League title in 2016-17. He has also represented China at international level, earning 44 caps and scoring three goals.

The loan deal between Beijing Guoan and Shandong Luneng means that Li Lei will be playing in two different leagues this season, but he hopes to make the most of the opportunity to play in front of his home fans.

In conclusion, the signing of Li Lei by Shandong Luneng is a significant move for both clubs and for Chinese football as a whole. It is hoped that the player's experience and skills will help to boost Shandong Luneng's goalkeeping department and help them to compete at the highest level of professional football.

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