Troubled striker Chan Siu-ki is aiming to put his troubles behind him as he starts a second career playing for Chinese First Division side Sunray Cave.
The Hong Kong international confirmed yesterday he would join the Guangdong side for 18 months.
'This is a second chance which I will treasure very much,' said the former South China striker. 'It has been a difficult period over the last two months and I am very happy to have the opportunity to continue my soccer career.
'I have let a lot of people down during this period; my former club South China, the club boss and the fans and I want to pay them back by establishing a new career in the China league.'
In the closing stages of last season, Chan found himself making headlines for the wrong reasons, being accused of breaching club rules by smoking in public and having affairs with various women. In late May, his contract with the Caroliners was terminated prematurely and he also withdrew from the Hong Kong team for last month's friendlies against Singapore and Vietnam.
'I was so upset about what had happened and came close to giving up my career, but now it's history,' he said. 'I will concentrate on soccer again and help my new club chase a place in the Chinese Super League.
'I'll have to give my best to secure a regular position up front. At the moment, there are two regular strikers in their line-up, including one expatriate from Africa and it won't be easy for me.'