Igor Sergeev will play for the Chinese side for six months. The contract can be extended if Sergeev impresses coaches.

Sergeev is widely considered as one of the most promising young talents of Asian football. He made his name at Pakhtakor Tashkent, scoring 51 league goals in 97 appearances over five seasons.

The 21-year-old striker made key contributions to the team’s success in recent years, helping them to win three league titles in 2012, 2014 and 2015.