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Antonio Conte says Chinese Super League money is a danger ‘for all teams in the world’

ANTONIO CONTE says no club in the world is safe from Chinese money.

The Chelsea boss was speaking as SunSport told you how Carlos Tevez is to become the highest paid player in the world at Shanghai Shenhua.

Antonio Conte
Antonio Conte says the money coming from China is a danger to every club in the world
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Former Premier League star Tevez is to pocket an incredible £615,000 a week as part of his record-breaking deal.

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And Conte himself is set to lose midfielder Oscar to former Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas, now in charge at Shanghai SIPG.

The mega-rich side will pay £60million for his services and make him the third best paid player in the world.

Wayne Rooney, John Terry and Lionel Messi have all been linked with transfers to China.

And Conte says the vast riches on offer in the Far East are a threat to every club everywhere.

He said: “The Chinese market is a danger for all teams in the world, not only for Chelsea but for all teams in the world.

Carlos Tevez
Carlos Tevez will be laughing all the way to the bank on his new deal
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Oscar is set to complete his £60million move to China
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Antonio Conte was adamant the Prem is the best league in the world but could not ignore China’s growth
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"I think we must concentrate on our work and not think that in China there is a lot of money and they can take the players.

"I think that this league [Premier League] is fantastic and to play in this league is a great opportunity and an honour.

"You must be very proud to play in this league because I think it is now the best league in the world to play.

"For that I don't worry about this [China]."

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