CSL Summer Transfer Window Closes: 12 Foreign Players Join Teams!
Updated:2026-01-15 07:43 Views:71The CSL (Chinese Super League) has announced that the summer transfer window for foreign players has officially closed, and there have been 12 new arrivals in the league so far.
The news comes as a welcome development for fans of the CSL, who have longed for more competition from overseas talent. The addition of these foreign players will undoubtedly add excitement and unpredictability to the league, as they compete against some of the best domestic players in China.
The most notable arrival is that of Brazilian winger Lucas Paqueta, who joined Guangzhou Evergrande on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. Paqueta's arrival was met with much excitement by fans of the club, who were hoping to see him bring his impressive goalscoring form to the Chinese Super League.
Other notable signings include Argentine midfielder Nicolás De la Cruz, who joined Shanghai Shenhua from Boca Juniors, and Nigerian striker Victor Obinna, who moved to Changchun Yatai from Enyimba.
Overall, the CSL has made a strong start to the summer transfer window, and it remains to be seen how the league will fare in the coming months. With such a large influx of foreign talent, the league is set to become even more competitive than ever before.

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