The players who made the China League One table interesting

Having your own championship in China comes as no surprise to anyone. The Celestial Empire attracts international players with its exciting matches. It’s difficult to fight against this phenomenon: the requirements for incoming players are quite loyal. On top of that, the professionals can qualify for the top spots in the China League One table. And that’s not a bad line on their CV.

Why does  the Chinese Super League attract players?

Professional footballers don’t mind being on the roster of a club from China. Many fans don’t understand their motives. However, there are several reasons for such interest in clubs from the Celestial Empire:

1. Advantageous terms. Chinese league teams spare no expense to bring in new players. This allows the newcomers to feel not only in demand, but also well-paid. Attractive conditions fully justify the decision to move to a new club.
2. No restrictions. Players’ wages in different countries must be at a fixed rate. This includes the USA. The lack of such requirements in China allows players to earn solid wages and develop their skills.
3. New opportunities. Footballers do not regret their move to a foreign club. While they may lose out to other star players in a highly competitive environment, this is not the case in China. Not only the pros, but also the lesser-known ones, can land a lucrative contract.

The Chinese Super League actively attracts players from different clubs. The strengthening of the squad allows them to perform excellently in competitions, regardless of the level. They have it all: great working conditions, opportunities for development and minimum restrictions.

Transfers that surprised fans

Football fans follow the events in the world of sports. This allows them to make predictions and enjoy watching. Some transfers still surprise fans, and the transfer results do not always justify the arrival of a new team.

Renato Augusto – a Brazilian with ambition

When the midfielder started his career, no one expected such a turnaround. In his early years, the footballer managed to change several clubs: Flamengo, Bayer 04, Corinthians. The move to the “palace guardians” was perplexing, because the Brazilian could play in the Bundesliga.

The justification for that decision was a lucrative offer. The player was valued at €8m for the season, but was unable to get that amount from other clubs. Despite having to lower the bar to 6.5 million, Augusto looks satisfied with the result.

Alex Teixeira is the player who turned down Liverpool

The midfielder’s appearance in the Chinese league has discouraged his fans. It’s all about the fact that he managed to distinguish himself in the games of Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk. However, at the end of his contract, Teixeira decided to leave one not too strong league and move to another.

Such a choice did not seem too far-sighted. As the player was offered contracts by well-known clubs in Europe, the transfer to China’s Jiangsu Sunin came as a surprise. His current playing record allows him to move to the top flight, but the midfielder has been slow to accept offers.

Yannick Carasco – early retirement in China

The player has been spotted in Atletico’s games where he has performed at a high level. It seemed to many that his transition would be linked with strong clubs, but he chose the Chinese Super League. That said, it cannot be said that his achievements are too high: he has scored only 7 goals in his last 25 games.