From Oscar to Tevez: how European stars behaved in the Chinese Super League

China’s Super League is known for its lucrative payment packages that attract many of Europe’s most important names. How have you controlled since the change?

Marko Arnautovic recently admitted to underestimating the Chinese Super League after joining Shanghai SIPG for 23 million pounds in July 2019. Former West Ham super leaguer said he did not treat the league with sufficient respect because he did not educate well or care for his body.

With lower CSL quality than the most productive European players, several of the most sensible footballers have travelled to the Far East to see the end of their careers or to rediscover their form.

Former West Ham frontman Marko Arnautovic admitted he had underestimated China’s Super League

However, for many, the replacement was not what they expected: Ramires was returned to Jiansu Suning’s reserve team, while Anthony Modeste was threatened with legal action.

The resolution values it for Paulinho, who caught the attention of European giants Barcelona and Odion Ighalo, who made his way into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United squad.

Sportsmail has collected 10 of China’s most lucrative donations to see who sacrificed his career for a large salary and who thrived in the Far East.

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