14 Well-Known Footballers Who Now Play In The Chinese Super League

By Ryan Elliott /

8. Ezequiel Lavezzi (Hebei China Fortune)

This move seemed a tiny bit erratic. PSG winger Lavezzi's contract was expiring in the summer, leaving any potential suitors to negotiate a contract to sign him in the summer for no money whatsoever. Chelsea were reportedly close - before being blown out of the water by a crazy £23.5 million offer from Hebei China Fortune. Lavezzi opted to move to China, and will now receive a weekly wage in the region of £400,000.