"I want to give myself a test, as I feel that there is a gap in terms of match rhythm between Chinese league and foreign leagues," he pointed out.

Prior to Ji, the Chinese Super League Player of the Year Wu Lei joined Espanyol before scoring for the La Liga outfit.

Ji feels much motivated about his compatriot's achievement, especially as they developed in the same youth training base in Chinese city of Shanghai.

"We have not been in contact following our arrival in European leagues, because we are busy preparing for our respective schedule," Ji said, while emphasizing that Wu's performance boosted his confidence.

"My friend has scored in the Spanish league. I want to help my new club with goals. Actually, my biggest goal here is to help this team get promoted to the top-flight league," he said.

Ji hopes to get a call-up from the Chinese national team in the future, but emphasizes that it will come as it comes.

"Playing for the national team is a dream for every footballer. If you make your effort, and it's recognized by other people, you will earn the chance. But your effort is the priority in achieving that," he commented.

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