Lucas Barrios to China

[2zef^^]

Barrios’ former club, the German champions Borussia Dortmund, announced in May the 27-year-old Argentina-born Paraguay international had signed a four-year deal with the 2012 ACL quarter-finalists with German daily Bild reporting that the transfer was worth 12 million euros in a deal that will net Barrios an annual salary of 6.7 million euros.

"I'm extremely happy to come to Evergrande and to China," stated Barrios, who is pictured with Guangzhou manager Liu Yongzhou.

"I'm also looking forward to showing my ability in the AFC Champions competition," he said, referring to the regional showpiece.

Guangzhou topped Group H in this year’s ACL to set up a home tie in the Round of 16 against FC Tokyo, which they won 1-0 courtesy of a 31st minute strike from Brazilian Cleo (Cléverson Gabriel Córdova).

Guangzhou’s victory booked their place in Thursday’s knockout stage draw which takes place at 1600 (local time) at AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

The draw, and the draw for the AFC Cup which will be held at 1500 at the same




Guangzhou: Guangzhou Evergrande striker Lucas Barrios has stated his desire to make an immediate impact in the AFC Champions League after being officially unveiled by the Chinese giants on Monday.


Cleo+Conca+Mariqui+Barrios ,fuck....ACL must go to Guangzhou 

[redsforlife]

There is definitely some money being pumped into the Chinese league. They must be trying to change China's position in world football. Will be interesting to see how quickly it happens.

[Adi]

It's a great move for China.  Barios only did it for the money.  He would never get ~7 million in Germany or anywhere else.  I see his motive but don't think it's good for his career.  While Lewandowsi took his spot last year, Barios is still a quality striker that could play for most teams in Europe, including some top clubs.

Peace out Barios... we'll never see you or hear from you again... until the World Cup, maybe.

[Emil Nissen]

I think its very stupid for players that move to china, its ruining their career...

[Adi]

I think its very stupid for players that move to china, its ruining their career...

But fills their pockets...

[redsforlife]

Which makes it very not stupid. It's their jobs. The whole point is to make money. Anyways, the Chinese league is obviously looking to improve. Maybe the level will be much higher soon.

[jabarinho]

i heard rumours of Drogba moving to China too. Is Drogba finished already? He is 34, but he is still so good. He practically gave Chelsea the champions league all on his own with his brilliant target man forward play.

It will be sad to see him leave Europe

[Kako]

I think its very stupid for players that move to china, its ruining their career...

quite true..

[Emil Nissen]

Which makes it very not stupid. It's their jobs. The whole point is to make money.

Yeah thats true and i think its sad that it is that way...and people like Barrios or Eto'o who makes more than enough money already in their original clubs, I think its wrong for them to switch clubs to, for example China, Russia etc.

[redsforlife]

Eto'o is a much different case than Barrios. Anzhi has a project with aims to win the Russian league and compete in the Champions League. It's a step down from Barca and Inter, but the project has potential to produce great football. Football has been about money and money only for about 20yrs now. The game isn't what it used to be. I preferred it back than as well, but I have chosen to accept it rather than complain about it.

[2zef^^]

Guangzhou plays in Asian Champions league and they are to quarter final.And ACL is a competitive competition,im watching it.
This makes me very happy when i see players from big teams go to chinese,japanese,uae's,qatar's etc.The only thing to grow their leagues and attract these playes is the money, why not doin it?I hope more players to go to foreign leagues.