Wu Lei: “From day one I decided that I would stay here”

He has barely been at Espanyol for a year and a half, the language is broken, but Wu Lei is full of Spanishism on all four sides. The Chinese player is an example of involvement and has decided, despite having offers from other clubs, to stay with the parakeet team. Obviously, his future does not only depend on him, after he arrived in Barcelona through a three-way operation in which the Chinese government also participated. The contract ends in January, although it should be extended soon if Wu Lei's intentions are really unshakable.

“From the first day I decided to stay here. Espanyol is my first team in Europe and it has a special sense. I have affection for it,” he started in statements to the club itself. “Since I arrived I have noticed the enthusiasm of the people. I'm happy to be here“He commented. The player began training on Thursday for a different season, in which the team must fight for promotion to First Division. But the Chinese forward warns.

“The Second is not an easy competition. There are many teams with potential and options to move up. We are confident in our ability. I am convinced that we will return,” he said. The forward acknowledges having seen matches in the category and highlights the “rhythm of the matches”, as there are many “defense-attack transitions”. A circumstance that can help you improve your scoring records. That is, at least, his first intention.

“Last season I didn't score as much as I expected. He hoped to score more and help the team to win. If I mark and the team wins it will be the perfect result“, he concluded, but not before declaring that” I think the fans are the best in the world. “