Espanyol unearthed a gem with their latest signing Wu Lei.The Chinese forward was signed by the Catalan club for just 1.8million in January from Shanghai SIPG and it appears to be a masterful piece of business by the club.
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Name: Wu LeiBorn: July 30, 1991, Nanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaPosition: ForwardCareer highlight: All-time top scorer in Chinese Super League (101 goals)Shanghai Swoon
Wu started his career with Chinese third division side Shanghai SIPG – the club where he would go onto make almost 300 league appearances and average more than a goal every two games.He made his debut in September 2006 at the age of 14, becoming the youngest player ever to play professional Chinese football.In the following seasons, Wu was slowly integrated into the team as his side gradually made their way up the divisions in China.His good performances helped his side to promotion to the second division and he was eventually handed his first international debut for China in February 2010 – where he has gone onto scored 15 goals in 63 appearances.
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In January, Wu moved to LaLiga side Espanyol for 1.8million on a three-year deal.He made his debut against Villarreal after coming on as a substitute for 12 minutes and extraordinarily attracted 40million Chinese viewers.Since his debut, Wu has made four appearances. Hecame off the bench and earned his side a penalty as his side drew 2-2 with Rayo Vallecano.He also scored his first goal for the club earlier this month as his side beat Real Valladolid – becoming the first Chinese footballer to score in LaLiga.Ms de 40 milions de persones van veure el debut de Wu Lei a la Xina.Ms de 40 millones de personas vieron el debut de Wu Lei en China.4000. https://t.co/Y8n04YTjk3#RCDE | #Volem | #EspanyoldeBarcelona pic.twitter.com/8FC9RnI7dO— RCD Espanyol (@RCDEspanyol) February 7, 2019
What have people said?
Former Italy boss Marcelo Lippi, who managed Wu in China, said: Wu has been performing very well lately, no matter whether it is in the league or with the national team.Im very satisfied with his performance. His effort on the pitch was clear to all and he always creates opportunities at key moments.While Manchester United’s caretaker manager, Ole Gunnar Solskaer, once targeted him while managing Norweigan side Molde and said: “If he moves to Molde, I think he can improve well enough to play for an English Premier League side in a year.
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