PARIS Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Argentine forward Ezequiel Lavezzi has signed with Hebei China Fortune, his new club said Wednesday, making the 30-year-old the latest European-based soccer player drawn east by jaw-dropping sums.

    Hebei described him as “the next Maradona” on a verified social media account. It did not disclose a transfer fee, but previous British press reports said Lavezzi would earn 23.5 million pounds (US$33.6 million) over two years.

    “His arrival will make the team’s attack more incisive, we look forward to him showing off his brave spirit,” the Chinese club added.

    (SD-Agencies)Ezequiel Lavezzi PARIS Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Argentine forward Ezequiel Lavezzi has signed with Hebei China Fortune, his new club said Wednesday, making the 30-year-old the latest European-based soccer player drawn east by jaw-dropping sums.

    Hebei described him as “the next Maradona” on a verified social media account. It did not disclose a transfer fee, but previous British press reports said Lavezzi would earn 23.5 million pounds (US$33.6 million) over two years.

    “His arrival will make the team’s attack more incisive, we look forward to him showing off his brave spirit,” the Chinese club added.

    (SD-Agencies)