Kim Shin-woo, the South Korean footballer who has been linked with several clubs including Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, has joined Shanghai Shenhua, according to reports from China.
The move is a significant one for Kim as he will be playing in his first Asian club competition after having played in Europe for several years. The 29-year-old forward has previously played for clubs such as FC Seoul, Guangzhou Evergrande and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, but this will be his first experience of playing in Asia.
Shanghai Shenhua is a well-established club in Chinese football and have recently finished third in the league table. They have also won the league title twice and have made it to the AFC Champions League semi-finals on two occasions.
Kim's arrival at Shanghai Shenhua comes at a time when Chinese football is experiencing a resurgence and there is a growing interest in signing foreign players. He will be hoping to make an immediate impact and help the team compete for honours in the upcoming season.
This news will be welcomed by fans of Chinese football who have longed for a high-profile international player to join their top club. It remains to be seen how Kim will fare under new manager Wei Donghui, but his talent and experience could be a valuable addition to the squad.
Overall, this is a big move for Kim and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the coming seasons.