The next big money signing makes way to the Chinese Super League. Carlos Tevez, is the latest to make the trek to the Middle Kingdom. The Argentinian signing for Shanghai Shenhua. And the CSL side did not skimp, as reports claim he will become the highest paid player in the world.
CSL: Argentine striker Tevez signs for Shanghai Shenhua
Shanghai reaching a transfer agreement with his old club in Argentina, Boca Juniors. No financial details were released, media reports suggest the Chinese club paid 11 million Euros for Tevez. And other claims suggest, that he will be paid 615,000 pounds a week for his services on a two-year contract.
Tevez, played for West Ham, Man United, Man City and Juventus during a decade in Europe, before returning to South America.
Here is a look at the top paid players in the world -- Tevez's deal could be the standard-bearer -- if reports claim to be true, with his salary of 615,000. SIPG's Oscar, gets paid 400,000 pounds a week. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi only make 365-grand every seven days. Gareth Bale earns 346,000. And Hulk gets more than 300,000.