Initially, Eric Bailly and Daley Blind were the established duo, before Chris Smalling came into contention and eventually replaced the Dutch utility man. in November that he would be joining JuventusGetty Images5Oscar was welcomed with flowers in China today after moving to Shanghai SIPG5Carlos Tevez will be the world’s highest paid player at Shanghai ShenhuaWitsel today explained his decision to Tuttosport, saying: “It was a very difficult decision because on one hand there was a great team and a top club like Juventus. Getty Images5Witsel is set to bank a mega £300,000 a week in ChinaPrem clubs had been keeping an eye. tional reportedly told he will have the No2 shirt at Old Trafford if the move goes ahead. ;s SLEEP at Shanghai ShenuaPASSING the BocBoca Juniors face massive £41m fine if Carlos Tevez walks out on Shanghai Shenhua within two yearsSHOW ME THE MONEYCarlos Tevez claimed he was ready to quit 'money-obsessed' football in 2010 - but is now set to earn more in a year than the entire nation of Tuvalu after move to the Far EastDone dealCarlos Tevez becomes world football's top earner on £615,000 a week after officially signing for Chinese Super League Shanghai ShenhuaAx to GrindAxel Witsel rejects Antonio Conte's plea to become Chelsea's Oscar replacement ahead of Juventus moveFortune cookieOscar picks up amazing £500k-a-week packet in China - but he doesn't even make the top five best paid footballers in the worldit's a signHow can footballers be signed outside transfer window Rules explained as Chelseas Oscar heads to Shanghai Carlos Tevez recently became the best-paid player in the world after signing an incredible £615,000-a-week contract with Shanghai Shenhua. 10 shirt at Juventus, worn by likes of Alessandro Del PieroKeep up-to-date with all the latest trans. nders on the wing and the clinical eye to finish from anywhere in the penalty area. Payet left Marseille for East London in June 2015 for £11m, with the then cash-strapped?French club forced to part with the star. Former Spurs chief Andre Villas-Boas is in charge, who bossed Witsel during two years in charge of Zenit. The Spaniard is currently out injured after having surgery on his chronic ankle problem in December, which ruled him out for three months, meaning he will return in February.