Teams in the Chinese Super League can only field
three foreign players in a game following the
introduction of new rules.
China's domestic football league will kick off in
March with its popularity gaining momentum following
the recent acquisition of stars from the English top-
flight, such as Chelsea duo Oscar (Shanghai SIPG)
and John Obi Mikel (Tianjin TEDA).
Sky sources have also reported Blues striker Diego
Costa has become unsettled by a £30m-per-year
offer from a Chinese club and was involved in a
training ground spat, reportedly ended by manager
Antonio Conte telling him to "go to China".
However, there appears to be concern over the lack
of development for younger local players with the
Chinese Football Association announcing an
immediate cut to the number of overseas stars
allowed in the league.
Every team will only be allowed to have three foreign
players on the pitch at one time, and can only have
five in the 18-man match day squad.
There must also be two Chinese U23 players in the
squad and one must start. Up to now, teams had
been allowed to field three foreign players and one
non-Chinese Asian foreign player.
The new rules were due to be introduced in 2018, but
will now be in force for the start of this season. The
ban on foreign goalkeepers remains.
Sky Sports secured the rights last year to show live
games from the Chinese Super League for three
seasons.
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