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China’s new transfer rules may deal blow to international transfer economy

Mbia # 25 of Wuhan Zall and Arnautovic # 7 of Shanghai SIPG in action during 2019 China Super League at Wuhan Wuhuan Sports Center on July 28, 2019 in Wuhan China.

Getty Images | Last summer West Ham cashed in on their striker Marko Arnautovic when he departed for Chinese football. That scenario is less likely to happen in the future. Pictured is Mbia (25) of Wuhan Zall and Arnautovic (7) of Shanghai SIPG in action during 2019 China Super League at Wuhan Wuhuan Sports Center on July 28, 2019 in Wuhan China.

“If we don't take timely action, I fear it will collapse," says chairman of Chinese FA. Chinese clubs have spent €231million on players from English clubs since 2015.

100 per cent ‘Super tax’ has already slowed down spending on international transfers since 2018.

Days of ordinary players earning extraordinary money may be over.

14 January 2020 - 9:34 PM

By James Corbett, Senior Correspondent

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