The former Inter and Newcastle striker had been enduring some of the best goalscoring form of his career in recent years during a successful spell with the Seattle Sounders. 43 goals in 83 games made Martins a fan favourite in the MLS, but that also drew interest from across the pond. Shanghai Shenhua recently made a move for the Nigerian striker, with Martins declaring himself delighted to be facing a new challenge in the Chinese Super League.