2016 Dalian Transcendence F.C. season

After promoted from League Two, the team claimed that their goal in the new season was to balance their cost, and to prevent from relegation.

[1] Liu Zhongchang stayed as the manager, but resigned after just a few matches due to a claimed"physical issue".

[2] They signed Ermin Siljak, former Dalian Wanda F.C.

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