Nicolas Anelka to join Shanghai Shenua

[Stat Brother]

BBC Sport - Nicolas Anelka to join Shanghai Shenua on two-year deal

Didn't see this coming.
I can't imagine how much they are paying him.

 

[Simon Morgan]

Would still walk into any squad in the PL in my view. Not surprised he's taken the golden handshake, but am surprised that no one else showed an interest.

 

[sten_super]

Only surprise is that he's gone to China rather than the MLS. Still, good money, easy football, what's not to like?

 

[beorhthelm]

bit sad really that such a good footballer has gone to such a shit league.

 

[Commander]

Only surprise is that he's gone to China rather than the MLS. Still, good money, easy football, what's not to like?

The fact that he has to live in a shit hole like China.

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

£8million a year according to Sky

 

[Storer 68]

BBC Sport - Nicolas Anelka to join Shanghai Shenua on two-year deal

Didn't see this coming.
I can't imagine how much they are paying him.

well they are also talking about getting Drogba.

that would require paying him about £200 million

This from DD's agent "At Didier's age, he has nothing left to prove as a player. He will go where he is offered the most money

 

[brightonrock]

I heard 6m in one of the papers - about 115kp/w I think? 8m would be north of 150kp/w...

 

[northernblue]

I think this is sad that a player as good as him is going where the most money is! but that has been him all his career! not been bothered who he plays for and has never shown any passion or commitment to club or country!

 

[Timbo]

Watching him live now, Shenua away at Liaoning Hongyun. Fair to say Anelka's having a bit of a stroll through this game!