Wu Lei extends contract to 2024 and strengthens Chen's involvement

Espanyol announced this afternoon the renewals of Diego López, Dídac Vilà and Wu Lei, a story with multiple interpretations. Those of the goalkeeper and the left-back were already made public by Rufete, sports general director, in his last press appearance. That of the Chinese striker was necessary since he ended his contract in January 2021, so his non-renewal would have led to a declaration of intent from the footballer and the president, Chen Yansheng, two actors linked in a strategic operation.

Its continuity is guaranteed until 2024 with a salary that is adapted this season to the Second Division. The forward, top scorer of the course with four goals along with David López and Raúl de Tomás, had already shown his intention to continue, and is one of the icons of the fans. Its continuity reinforces Chen's project, in an operation that continues to receive the approval of the Chinese government. Chen and Wu Lei tie ties to Espanyol until at least 2024.

The renovations of Diego López and Dídac Vilà are for two seasons. In the case of the Galician goalkeeper, who has finally declined an offer from Celta, he signs only for one but if he meets a specific number of matches, he will continue until he is 40 years old. The left-handed winger, on the other hand, is guaranteed these two years of contract and the third year will depend on his participation in this second year.

Finally, and despite the fact that the renewal of Javi López had been announced, the captain, as this newspaper has already published, is negotiating with Víctor Sánchez his termination. Proof of this is that it does not appear in the announcement of this renewal.