Chinese Super League: Bayern winger Franck Ribery and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thiago set to become latest stars to head to China
Ribery has not ruled out a move to the Far East revolution, while Tiago has already told Atletico he wants to leave
FRANCK RIBERY and Tiago Mendes could be the next big names to move to the Chinese Super League.
Ribery, who is currently plying his trade with German giants Bayern Munich, has refused to rule out a move to the Far East when his contract expires.
And Tiago's has reportedly told his club Atletico Madrid that he fancies a crack at the China revolution.
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Carlos Tevez's move to the CSL shocked the world when it was revealed the former Manchester United and Manchester City man would be paid an astonishing £615,000 A WEEK.
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And in December, Chelsea midfielder Oscar completed a £60million move to Shanghai SIPG, where he earns £500,000 a week.
It's little wonder the thought has crossed Ribery and Tiago's minds.
Speaking to German newspaper Bild, Ribery, who is contracted at Bayern until summer 2018, said: "Who knows what can happen in life? I have always played at top level in recent years. I am so happy what I have done here.
"Now I've extended a year here at Bavaria. I am also very happy about that. I'm here for a long time, and maybe longer.
But giving a hint to his next move, he added: "China, Qatar and Dubai are always options. If they pay well, why not? But now I am happy with Bayern."
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Marca reports that Mendes told club officials at Atletico that he wanted a move, with a number of Chinese clubs believed to be interested.
The 35-year-old former Chelsea midfielder is on the fringes of the first team at the Spanish club, so the chances of a big pay-day at the tail-end of his career is appealing.