The Chinese revolution in European football has hit a speedbump as the country's government clamps down on money leaving the mainland, with one club owner ready to sell up as political pressure intensifies.
At least 20 sides across Europe have seen investment from China in the two years since president Xi Jinping announced a push for the national team to become a global football superpower.
However, Chinese authorities have now taken action to reduce the amount of cash leaving the country, in an effort to limit 'irrational' spending on projects abroad, curb the depreciation of the Yuan and guard against money laundering.