Ezequiel Lavezzi: I rejected Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter Milan… I like the money in China!

Ezequiel Lavezzi has revealed he turned down Chelsea and Manchester United in order to move to the Chinese Super League.

The former PSG forward left France to join Hebei China Fortune in February for a reported contract of £11.65m per season despite interest from the Premier League and Italian giants Inter Milan.

Following former Liverpool target Alex Teixeira, Ramires and Jackson Martinez in making the move to Asia, Lavezzi admitted the 'financial aspect' played a part in his switch; as well as the project in developing the club.

'I could have signed for Inter, Chelsea or Manchester United,' the Argentina international told Canal+.

'But I made the decision to go to China. It's an important choice for my career, I'm sure I'll face many challenges here.

'I like the project to develop this club. It was that which convinced me to come to Hebei, as well as the financial aspect.

'I'm also fascinated by Chinese culture, so to come and play here is definitely an interesting challenge.'

Lavezzi joins ex-Arsenal attacker Gervinho, former QPR midfielder Stephane M'bia and ex-Chelsea youngster Gael Kakuta in Hebei where former Everton midfielder Li Tie is the manager.