'Mad Marko' brings unique mix of talent, truculence to SIPG

LONDON - Marko Arnautovic might not have the superstar status of China's biggest soccer imports, but the volatile Austrian will provide goals and drama in equal measure after completing a move from West Ham to Shanghai SIPG on Monday.

The Premier League club announced the deal for an undisclosed fee, but reports suggest the Hammers will get just $28 million for the 30-year-old after turning down a $44 million bid just six months ago when interest from China first arose.

Arnautovic was keen to go then and it showed in the diminishing returns towards the end of his time at West Ham, with just three of his 22 goals for the club coming after the January transfer window closed.