CHINA TOPIX

Chinese Soccer Clubs Urged to Stop Extravagant Spending to Attract Foreign Players

Steve M.C.   |

Jan 07, 2017 02:26 AM EST

China's sports authority on Thursday advised the Chinese Super League clubs to stop being extravagant in the purchase of foreign players and to concentrate more on the development of young, local talent. This comes days after former English Premier League stars Carlos Tevez and Oscar were signed in to the Chinese club in one of the most expensive player deals recorded.