Wu paving way for new wave
By Shi Futian | China Daily | Updated: 2019-01-30 07:46
Star striker hopes La Liga move triggers fresh flow of Chinese talent abroad
Wu Lei hopes his dream move to La Liga can kickstart a new influx of Chinese players to Europe's top divisions.
The 27-year-old on Monday joined Barcelona-based Espanyol from Shanghai SIPG to become the first Chinese to sign a permanent deal with a Spanish top-flight side and just the second player from China to currently ply his trade in Europe's elite ranks.
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