The first thought is: PR-Gag! In times of globalisation, even players from the most remote areas of the world find their way to Europe, if you have enough Talent and a little luck. However, if Espanyol Barcelona committed to a Chinese, there is a strong suspicion that in the Transfer of economic criteria have predominated. Wu Lei the man is, and that he knows Espanyols owner and President, Chen Yansheng “long”, and nipped such speculation is not just in the Bud.

that brings back memories of Zhang Xizhe, the VfL Wolfsburg won the end of 2014. Manager Klaus Allofs said at the time: “This is not a PR stunt. He will help us.” The arrival of the New, the team had expanded its Website to a Chinese Version, in addition, the Club announced a sponsorship partnership with one of the largest tire manufacturers in China. Zhang’s presentation followed in the home of 40 million people. Half a year later, the midfielder was gone. A few Times he had been allowed on the bench seats. His use of minutes in Numbers: 0.

In the case of Wu, has signed for two years (with an Option for another season), everything should be different, even if the Catalans by the Transfer, be no doubt new commercial opportunities. Espanyol to praise him as an attacker with an “enormous potential, which is able to be a service provider”. The 27-Year-old is regarded as the best footballer of his country. With 14 years and 287 days, he made his debut in the third League and is the youngest player, came in Chinese professional football. In 2013, his Club Shanghai SIPG on rose in the Super League – since then, Wu became each season to the best Chinese scorer. In 2018 he was ahead with 27 goals in 29 League matches, even the prominent foreign forces and contributed significantly to the overthrow of series champion Guangzhou Evergrande. With a total of 102 matches, he is the most successful striker in the history of the League and a Superstar.

The President is taking care of him

In China, where there are over 300 million football consumers, they hope that Wu will pave the way for subsequent generations. Xi Jinping, head of state, and at the same time, the top Fan has already formulated two years ago, the goal of his national team to the top. The coronation is to take place in 2050, with the winning of the world title. To this purpose, founded in the last years, a number of football academies and foreign trainers have been engaged. By 2030, 50 million children are encouraged to participate in the world of sports. As a figurehead, such as Wu can’t hurt, and is currently the only Chinese in the Top 5 leagues in Europe.

On Tuesday afternoon, landed the Wu in Barcelona, in the subsequent presentation, send he was angriffig. “I want to show the Fans around the world, that there are Chinese players who can Shine in the best leagues,” he said. There had also been offers from Clubs involved in the Champions League, but “it’s important for me to play and get comfortable,” he explains his choice. President Chen personally cares about his country man takes place in the Catalan metropolis quickly. An apartment, a Translator, and a constant companion to help.

Wu will, however, have to wait until he can prove that he is for Espanyol more than just a door opener for the Chinese market. He suffered in the Asian championship with a collarbone injury and is expected not earlier than 15 March for the current table. debut. Should an Operation be required, would be Wu even three months. There are millions of Fans would also be for the but in the home, is a serious blow.

(kai)

Created: 30.01.2019, 20:32 PM

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