Sloop John B Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 China seems to have came through as the new league of choice for Brazilians who fancy a quick buck. Tianjin Quanjin of the second division put up a €20 million transfer fee with weekly salary of about €280000. Which he declined for Alexandre Pato, Luiz Adriano has also recently declined to go to China and escape his Milan hell. This isn't just failed stars, Renato Augusto has over 100 appearances for Leverkusen but turned down Schalke to go to Beijing. Ramires is in negotiations with a 20 odd million move, Gervinho has just moved and Cheik Tiote, it turns out is still alive and could be going to Shanghai. All Yer classic mercenary globe trotting coaches are here: Big Phil Scolari, Sven, Alberto Zacheronni and Dan Petrescu Most of these clubs are owned by state owned industries siphoning off funds instead of bog standard oil sheikhs In addition Chinese companies are coming over here now. Today Ledman started sponsoring the Portuguese second tier with the condition that they have to play 10 Chinese players and bring in Chinese coaches. A sponsorship agreement that even Neil Doncaster thinks is a shocker of a deal. However whether these guys stick around is another question, Robinho is heading back to Brazil after 9 games, Drogba and Anelka both bolted after not getting paid. That combined with the ridiculous air conditions,and the abysmal standard of football. It still isn't the retirement league of choice for legends and greedy South Americans yet. Keep all your mercenary league news here pls. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Is it China that Ramires is off to? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Second Andy Goram Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 China seems to have came through as the new league of choice for Brazilians who fancy a quick buck. Tianjin Quanjin of the second division put up a €20 million transfer fee with weekly salary of about €280000. Which he declined for Alexandre Pato, Luiz Adriano has also recently declined to go to China and escape his Milan hell. This isn't just failed stars, Renato Augusto has over 100 appearances for Leverkusen but turned down Schalke to go to Beijing. Ramires is in negotiations with a 20 odd million move, Gervinho has just moved and Cheik Tiote, it turns out is still alive and could be going to Shanghai. All Yer classic mercenary globe trotting coaches are here: Big Phil Scolari, Sven, Alberto Zacheronni and Dan Petrescu Most of these clubs are owned by state owned industries siphoning off funds instead of bog standard oil sheikhs In addition Chinese companies are coming over here now. Today Ledman started sponsoring the Portuguese second tier with the condition that they have to play 10 Chinese players and bring in Chinese coaches. A sponsorship agreement that even Neil Doncaster thinks is a shocker of a deal. However whether these guys stick around is another question, Robinho is heading back to Brazil after 9 games, Drogba and Anelka both bolted after not getting paid. That combined with the ridiculous air conditions,and the abysmal standard of football. It still isn't the retirement league of choice for legends and greedy South Americans yet. Keep all your mercenary league news here pls. It's ridiculous having a league with diddies such as Pato, Luiz Adriano, Augusto, Gervinho, Ramires playing against talent such as Maurice Ross and Derek Riorden. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pride_of_the_Clyde Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 The clue is in the job title. They're professional footballers and it sounds like they'll be well remunerated so they've really reached the pinnacle of their profession. We shouldn't kid ourselves that it's somehow more noble to sign for certain clubs in certain leagues over others. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Is it China that Ramires is off to?25 million pounds I can only assume it's some form of money laundering 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 You can call them mercenaries all you like, but I'd be off like a shot for an extra £500 a week on my current wage, never mind an extra £20,000+, no matter how rich I was. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Brazil to China, there's a culture shock. Being slightly ignorant to it all, where have they got all their money from? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Pretty sure Asamoah Gyan earns around £250k a week over there, imagine what a top level player could earn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop John B Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Is it China that Ramires is off to? Yep £25 Million to Jiansu Suning, Incidentally the opposite to these leagues is the Indian Super League which features all the flawed geniuses of our times such as Adrian Mutu, Tuncay, Helder Postiga and Roger Johnson with coaching from David Platt and Nicolas Anelka. It's the best for the 'oh they are still playing' leagues. The players too rough for the MLS. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Pretty sure Asamoah Gyan earns around £250k a week over there, imagine what a top level player could earnHe signed there after making similar money scoring more than a goal a game in the UAE. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop John B Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) Brazil to China, there's a culture shock. Being slightly ignorant to it all, where have they got all their money from? There has been a history of Brazillians going to Japan and Korea (albeit not any major stars) and the likes of Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos and Ronaldinho have had lengthy retirement tours in various wealthy leagues like Russia, Turkey and Uzbekistan. They'll travel if the money's right and work permits for England are going to be a hassle if you are the 10th choice CAM. Large state owned companies mainly, who obviously due to the way things have shaken out in the communist party have a rather large amount of money to fling about. Edited January 26, 2016 by Sloop John B 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Fair enough. Wonder how long it will be before the next Scottish player ends up there. My money will be on Ross McCormack. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Second Andy Goram Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Fair enough. Wonder how long it will be before the next Scottish player ends up there. My money will be on Ross McCormack. Stevie Smith IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) We'll look back and laugh when the Chinese economy goes to shit and they're back playing their home grown non-entities. Edited January 27, 2016 by Enigma 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Fair enough. Wonder how long it will be before the next Scottish player ends up there. My money will be on Ross McCormack. Not Scottish but Ryan McGowan returned for a £300000 transfer fee and no doubt a good wedge in his pocket. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Another rejected Scottish mercenary is on his way to China. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/News/Sir-Danny-Alexander-poised-for-Bejing-move-27012016.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds are Forever Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Surely Alan Gow will be there soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop John B Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Fredy Guarin has joined Shanghai for €13 million from Inter Milan. Pretty big decision for a current Colombian international to make. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Second Andy Goram Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Did Gazza not end up in China at the end of his career? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Fredy Guarin has joined Shanghai for €13 million from Inter Milan. Pretty big decision for a current Colombian international to make. Makes you wonder. Would you rather earn £60k a week and remain at an elite club with International chances or £120k a week but effectively retired 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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