#2 China would offer him more wages...and time to best plot next move
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It could either offer him a short stop-over as he mulls over his most suitable option, or it could become a long-term destination.
More and more big stars are being lured away to the Chinese Super League, and despite what some pundits might have you believe, it’s not actually an invisible league with no exposure and rubbish quality.
It’s actually a decent platform with incredible facilities, top-of-the-range stadiums and training facilities, plus their matches are televised live on Sky Sports and scouts and coaches-in-the-know do actually keep tabs on the best of the best over there.
The Chinese market is expanding and becoming increasingly attractive with every passing day. Stars are not packing up and moving there on a whim, and it’s definitely a much better option than heading to the MLS.
So, Costa would actually be in a good position over there.
However, it doesn’t seem as though his heart is set on a move to the CSL, but if he does go there, he would be wise to settle in for at least a season to make the most of it before deciding on somewhere more permanent.
