Takeshi Okada
Jin was put into the transfer list in January 2012 after Takeshi Okada became the head coach of the club. On 5 February 2012, he transferred to Chinese Super League newcomer Dalian Aerbin on a five-year deal. He made his debut for Dalian Aerbin on 11 March 2013, in a 1–0 away defeat against Tianjin Teda. He quickly establish himself within the team and appeared 25 times in the 2012 league season.