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December 16, 2016


Conte Wary Of China Spending Power  (Sky Sports)

OscarChinese football's spending power is "a danger for all the teams in the world", according to Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte.

Oscar is reportedly on the verge of a £52m move to Shanghai SIPG less than a year after the Blues lost another Brazil midfielder, Ramires, to China.

Conte confirmed news regarding Oscar is on the way and acknowledged not even a club of Chelsea's wherewithal is safe from a league prepared to offer salaries of £400,000 a week.

"I think when it will be the moment, you'll know Oscar's situation," the Italian said. "The Chinese market is a danger for all teams in the world. Not only for Chelsea but all teams in the world.

"But I think that we must be concentrated on our work. I think that this league is fantastic and to play in this league is a great opportunity, a great honour.

"You must be very proud to play in this league. Because I think now it's the best league in the world. For this season, I don't worry about this."

John Terry has also been linked with a move to China, and Conte said: "Every single player is the owner of his future.

"I have said before, when there are incredible situations it's very difficult to manage this. It's very difficult. My style is to take the decision for the club, and to understand also some changed situation, or some massive offer.

"Sometimes it's important also to be linked with the club, to take the best decision, to understand sometimes also if sometimes the situation can penalise you. But it's important to take always the best decision, together with the club."



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