[Commentary] On the evening of August 31, the Shanghai Harbour Club held a "Welcome Home" meeting for Wu Lei.
Wu Lei said at the scene that in the three and a half years he played abroad, he not only learned the experience of playing football, but also saw the club operation of European football, from the youth training to the team construction planning of the first team. Bring it back and make Chinese football better and better.
[Concurrent] Football player Wu Lei
I hope to come back this time, not only on the court, but also to bring back the valuable experience I have seen myself.
Not only to help the club, but also to help the entire Chinese football, hoping to make Chinese football better and better.
[Commentary] "When you return to your hometown, we will meet again as 7." This is 2019, when Wu Lei, then 27 years old, transferred to La Liga Real Espanyol Football Club, Shanghai Haigang Football Club and fans and Wu Lei The agreement between them, and now they are "fighting" with Wu Lei again.
That night, Wu Lei, who put on the No. 7 jersey again, couldn't hide his excitement for his return.
[Concurrent] Football player Wu Lei
I also know that in the past few years when I went to Spain, everyone has been following me, most of the time in the early morning games, and they have been following me.
So, really very happy.
I hope we can play games at this stadium as soon as possible, and join us to celebrate more victories in this stadium.
[Explanation] During the previous period of playing for Espanyol, Wu Lei played 126 times in various competitions, contributing 16 goals and 6 assists.
He has contributed to many highlights: in the final round of La Liga in the 2018-19 season, his key goals helped the team qualify for European competition.
Wu Lei, who went abroad to play football, was dubbed "the hope of the whole village". He lived up to expectations and created many histories in Chinese football, becoming the first Chinese player to score and assist in La Liga and Spain's Copa del Rey. The first Chinese male soccer player to score in the European competition.
[Concurrent] Football player Wu Lei
These three and a half years have been a very valuable experience for my career, and it will be a very good memory after retiring in the future.
[Explanation] Previously, Argentine player Mathias Vargas officially joined Shanghai Haigang Football Club. He and Wu Lei played together for La Liga Espanyol.
Regarding this "old partner", Wu Lei said that he is very happy to be able to play football together again in Shanghai.
[Concurrent] Football player Wu Lei
I will do my best to help him, help him get familiar with China and the team's environment as soon as possible, and hope to work together to bring more victories to the team.
[Explanation] Zhang Xiahan, a 12-year-old "little fan", said that he has liked Wu Lei since he was 5 years old and has always regarded him as his idol.
She hoped that Wu Lei could create greater glories and let the Haigang team win more championships.
[Concurrent] Fan Zhang Xiahan
I hope he can achieve greater success, score more goals, and win the championship.
Xu Mingrui and Miao Lu report from Shanghai
Responsible editor: [Fang Jialiang]