Chinese Super League Transfer News
Dalian Yifang
The CSL has announced some big-name arrivals this transfer window as Dalian Yifang has signed former Atletico Madrid wingers Yannick Carrasco & Nico Gaitan on permanent deals.
Carrasco and Gaitan need to make the best out of their moves. Gaitan, a left-footed player favors playing on the left wing. Carrasco, a right-footed player also prefers playing on the Left Wing but can play down the Right.
Player: Yannick Carrasco
Age: 24 years
Position: Left Wing
To: Dalian Yifang
From: Atletico Madrid
Transfer Fee: €30 Million
Nationality: Belgium
Carrasco 24, signed for an estimated fee in the region of €30 Million which is an absolute bargain but the move comes as somewhat of a surprise.
He is considered as Europe's hottest prospects possessing pace, creativity and a fierce eye for goal and hopes to get regular football in his new side to help him earn a place in the Belgian national side for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
He first gained recognition with French side AS Monaco, spending 3 seasons and making over 100 appearances with 20 goals.
This gained him a move to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, and in his 2 and a half seasons, he made 124 first team appearances, finding the net 23 times.
His most prolific season in an Atletico Shirt came last year, making 53 appearances in all competitions and scoring 16 goals.
Carrasco was rumored to move to huge Premier League clubs such as Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal, and Liverpool. But, with no move culminating, he decided to choose the CSL, one main reason being "game-time", with a lack of first-team chances this season.
Dalian Yifung may not be Carrasco's final club before he hangs up his boots. His performances week-in, week-out will earn him a huge move to a European club in the near future, but now needs to focus on proving his worth in his new side.
Player: Nicolas Gaitan
Age: 30 years
Position: Left Wing
To: Dalian Yifang
From: Atletico Madrid
Transfer Fee: €18 Million
Nationality: Argentina
Nicolas Gaitan has also completed his long-awaited move from Atletico to sign for Dalian Yisung for a fee in the region of €18 Million.
Gaitan began his European career with Portuguese side SL Benfica, making 253 appearances in all competitions, scoring 41 times.
His performances earned him a deserving move to Spaniards Atletico Madrid but failed to establish himself as a regular first-team player, making just 49 appearances in one-and-a-half-seasons.
This season, a disappointing 13 appearances, also restricted him from making the bench with an imminent departure on the cards.
At CSL side Dalian Yifang, he may find the opportunities he missed on this season and could still impress and fight for a place in the Argentinian national side for the upcoming World Cup.
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