Cashing in: Graziano Pelle set to become fifth highest-paid footballer in the world after decent Euro 2016 earns him a China move

Italy striker Graziano Pelle has cashed in on his decent performance at Euro 2016 with a move to Shandong Luneng in the Chinese Super League – and according to reports, he’s set to become the world’s fifth highest-paid player despite a hitherto journeyman career.

And China now has four of the top-10 highest-paid players in the world, according to journalist Tancredi Palmeri.

The 30-year-old will reportedly earn €16 million a year (HK$137 million) after leaving Southampton. The fee was reported to be € 13 million.