After Dalian had a disappointing 2004 season, Vladimir Petrović came in as the new manager and would loan out Zhang to Sichuan Guancheng during the 2005 season where he quickly established himself as a key member of the club.
Following Dalian's underwhelming 2004 campaign, Vladimir Petrović assumed the role of manager and sent Zhang on loan to Sichuan Guancheng for the 2005 season. There, Zhang rapidly emerged as a crucial player for the team.