Star wants to attract more soccer talent from abroad_美文

Star wants to attract more soccer talent from abroad

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After spending a season with Chinese Super League club Guangzhou Evergrande, Dario Conca says he would like to provide assistance to South American players interested in playing in China.

"Chinese soccer is growing. The Chinese league has developed a very healthy momentum over the years, especially this season," Conca said.

After being voted the best player in Brazil in 2009 while playing for Fluminense, Conca signed a three-and-half-year transfer contract worth $10 million - a record at the time in the Chinese league - with Guangzhou Evergrande in July 2011.

"With more investment and imports of more international star players, the level of the Chinese league has improved a lot. And I would like to bring more players from South America to China," he said.

The Argentine international played a key role in helping Guangzhou Evergrande claim the title last season with 25 appearances and 16 goals.

Conca continued his superb performance this season both in the Chinese domestic league and the AFC Champions League.

In the latest CSL match, Conca scored the last goal for Guangzhou Evergrande, helping the team beat Liaoning Hongyuan 3-0 on Saturday.

Conca said that more imports would help further boost soccer development in China.

"Importing international star players and coaches is of great importance to shorten the gap in soccer development between China and other countries," he said.