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Former Premier League Player Has His Chinese Super League Contract Terminated

Former Premier League Player Has His Chinese Super League Contract Terminated

He lasted just seven games.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Dalian Yifang have ditched one of their foreign imports.

Unlucky, Jose Fonte.

Yep, that's right - after just seven games for the Chinese Super League outfit, Fonte has left the club by mutual consent.

He confirmed his departure by taking to social media: "My time in Dalian and Chinese Super League comes to an END," he wrote on Instagram.

"I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone i met and made friendships along the way!

"UNFORGETTABLE experience and I'm blessed to have been treated in the best way by everyone!!!Im forever grateful to all Dalian fans and to The great country of China I hope I left something good at least I tried my very best !!!

"Once again THANK YOU and all the success."


Image: Instagram
Image: Instagram

The Portuguese defender left West Ham United in February to venture to the Far East, joining Dalian for a reported £5 million fee.

Fonte in action for West Ham. Image: PA
Fonte in action for West Ham. Image: PA

But his career in China never really took off.

In fact, Fonte endured a truly miserable debut. His side suffered a humiliating 8-0 defeat to Shanghai SIPG.

Fortunately for Fonte, though, Fernando Santos still selected him for Portugal's 23-man World Cup squad.

And he actually starred for Portugal in the heart of their defense alongside Pepe, starting all four games before being dumped out by Uruguay.

Fonte turns 35 in December but is attracting plenty of interest with Lille reportedly set to snap up the free agent.

The player himself is also keen on returning to the Premier League following stints at Crystal Palace, Southampton and the aforementioned West Ham.

Where will Fonte be plying his trade next season? Watch this space.

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Topics: Football News, Football, Premier League, Chinese Super League

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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