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Marko Arnautovic gets his wish and leaves West Ham for China

WEST HAM have announced the sale of want-away striker Marko Arnautovic today for a £22 million move to Chinese Super League Champions Shanghai SIPG.

After attempting to leave the club six months after signing an improved contract with the east Londoners, the Austrian will apparently receive a staggering £280,000 a week while playing in Asia. 

West Ham confirmed Arnautovic’s departure on their website, stating: “West Ham United can confirm that Marko Arnautovic has joined Chinese Super League champions Shanghai SIPG for an undisclosed fee.

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