Antonio Conte says spending power of China a ‘danger’ to football

Antonio Conte has branded China’s spending power a “danger” to global football as Chelsea star Oscar closes in on a January move to Shanghai SIPG. 

Oscar is understood to have agreed a wage of £400,000 a week, with Shanghai eclipsing the spending power of most Premier League clubs. 

Club captain John Terry has also been linked with a move to Shanghai Shenhua, coached by his old Blues team-mate Gus Poyet, in the new year.

“I don’t know exactly the amount or the situation, but I think in the right moment you will know the situation,” said Conte regarding Oscar’s impending move to China. 

“But now we have to wait. I think when it will be the moment, you’ll know Oscar’s situation. 

“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.