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‘China’s Maradona’ open to move abroad amid Wolves link
SHANGHAI, Nov 22, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Chinese Super League (CSL) top-scorer
Wu Lei, who has been linked with a transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers, says
he would move abroad for the right offer.
The 27-year-old was named CSL player of the year on Wednesday after
hitting 27 goals to help Shanghai SIPG to their maiden league title.
The Chinese international was linked over the summer with Premier League
side Wolves, who are owned by the Chinese conglomerate Fosun International.
“I think it needs to be considered in many ways,” Wu, who also made 10
assists in the just-finished Chinese season, said of a move away from the
CSL.
“(But) first of all, at my age, if I go abroad I must play, this is very
important,” Wu said after confirming his status as China’s best player.
“In the right environment I can really improve and I can help the national
team when I come back.
“I think it depends on the timing and various other factors.”
Wu, who has 57 caps and 12 goals for his country, was dubbed “China’s
Maradona” by the coach who discovered him.
A sprightly winger or wide forward, Wu topped the CSL scoring charts ahead
of a clutch of foreign stars including SIPG team-mate Hulk, Odion Ighalo,
Cedric Bakambu, Graziano Pelle and Alexandre Pato.
BSS/AFP/MSY/1043 hrs