Carlos Tevez greeted by army of fans as the world’s highest paid player jets into China

Hundreds of supporters welcomed the former Manchester United and Manchester City striker to his new home after he made his move from Argentina's Boca Juniors.

Tevez, 32, who signed for Shanghai Shenua, will soon be presented to fans at the club's Hongkou Stadium.

The Argentine joins the Chinese Super League club for a deal which will see him earn a staggering £615,000-a-week.

Tevez's incredible contract works out to nearly a pound every second and sees him earn more than Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

Crowds erupted with cheers as the new signing made his way into the airport before being ushered away by police.

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Carlos Tevez was snapped by fans as they chanted his name

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Fans carried pictures and banners celebrating the signing of the striker as chants of "Carlos! Carlos" can be heard.

Tevez was handed a bouquet of flowers as fans waved and took pictures of their new hero.

China has been attracting players from all over the world in big money move, with Brazilian midfielder Oscar recruited from Chelsea for £60m.

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Reports have also linked Chelsea striker Diego Costa with a move to China, suggesting he would be paid around £576,000-a-week after a training ground bust-up with Antonio Conte.

A new rule has been implemented which will impact the number of overseas players who move to the Chinese Super League.

Coming into force from March, each team will be allowed to have three foreign players on the pitch at one time and are only allowed a maximum of five in the 18-man match day squad.

The rule has been brought in as fears have raised over concern clubs will focus on expensive foreign recruits ahead of homegrown talent.

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