CSL: Aaron Mooy’s Shanghai SIPG move ‘good for all parties’, says Graham Potter

Australian international joins Chinese Super League side from English Premier League’s Brighton and Hove Albion

Midfielder reported to have release clause exclusively for Chinese clubs after shock signing confirmed

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Brighton & Hove Albion's Aaron Mooy in action with Liverpool's Sadio Mane in the 2019-20 English Premier League. Photo: Reuters

Published: 2:57pm, 29 Aug 2020Updated: 3:09pm, 29 Aug 2020

Australian international footballer Aaron Mooy has swapped the English Premier League for the Chinese Super League after signing for Shanghai SIPG for an undisclosed fee.

“Aaron has been an excellent professional during his time with us,” Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter told the BBC.

'It's a good move for all parties. We have a number of really good players in that position and therefore Aaron goes with our blessing.'

Sports website The Athletic reported that Mooy’s contract had a £4 million (US$5.4 million) release clause exclusively for Chinese clubs, a clause which was also in place at his previous club Huddersfield Town. The website said that Mooy will be paid £3 million (US$4 million) per year in Shanghai.

Mooy in action for Huddersfield Town against Manchester United in 2019. Photo: AFP

The move also means that Mooy will be closer to Australia for their Fifa World Cup qualifiers ahead of Qatar 2022. The AFC has postponed all qualifiers until next year but when they resume, Mooy will cut down his travel time for internationals.