In the afternoon of August 11th, La Liga powerhouse Espanyol officially released heavy news: legendary striker Wu Lei will return to his hometown to join the Shanghai seaport.
Spanish media newspaper As has analyzed this in depth. The report said that Wu Lei, since joining Spaniards in January 2019, has written his own legend in La Liga. In three and a half years, he has not only left a deep footprint for the team and La Liga, but also become the Chinese player with the most appearances and the most goals. His figure, like a bright star, has illuminated the hearts of Chinese fans.
However, in the past two seasons, Wu Lei has not been able to occupy a central position in the team. Although he had sought a move in the winter transfer window, he chose to remain with the team after being retained by coach Moreno.
Now Wu Lei leaves with a unique resume, having made 126 appearances in all competitions, scoring 16 goals and becoming the first Chinese player to score in La Liga and European competitions. In addition to his brilliance on the pitch, Wu Lei also showed his infinite loyalty to the club during a difficult time. He was loved by the fans and never complained even when he didn't get much playing time.
The player who is about to reach the threshold of 31 years old has returned with a legend. In the Espanyol team, he has become a legend; in his home country, he has long been a symbol of soccer.
