Hulk has arrived in China ahead of his €58 million (£48m) transfer to Shanghai SIPG.
The deal for the Zenit striker will set a new record for the largest transfer fee paid by an Asian club after Jiangsu Suning signed Alex Teixeira from Shakhtar Donetsk for €50m in February.
Hulk arrived at Shanghai’s international airport on Wednesday morning and was greeted by over 1000 fans, according to his new club.
Zenit have also confirmed that a transfer has been agreed for the Brazil international, who is reportedly receiving €20m per year.
“Zenit have reached a preliminary agreement with Shanghai SIPG concerning the transfer of Hulk, and on Wednesday the player will undergo a medical,” the Russian club’s press officer, Dmitri Zimmerman, told Sport Express.
“Zenit will receive around €56m [£46.3m], while a further €2m [£1.7m] could be added to the total price.”
Hulk was signed by Zenit from Porto in 2012 in a deal which cost the Russian side €60m (£47.5m)....
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