Brazilian female striker Cristiane joins Chinese club Changchun Zhuoyue
Female soccers prepare for a training. [Photo/VCG] |
CHANGCHUN, China - Brazilian female striker Cristiane officially joined Chinese club Changchun Zhuoyue on Thursday on a transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
A prolific forward, Cristiane was part of Brazil's sliver-medal winning teams at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic football tournaments. In total, she has participated in four FIFA Women's World Cups and four editions of the Olympic Games.
At the press conference held in Changchun Thursday, Cristiane said that she would do her best to bring fantastic goals and victories for Changchun.
Currently, Cristiane has started training with the team and will make her debut in the match between Changchun and Beijing on July 22.
At the press conference, Changchun Zhuoyue general manager Liu You spoke highly of Cristiane as she would increase the team's offensive strength.
He also said that Cristiane's personal professionalism has a positive effect on Chinese players.
Liu said the team is working on the latest tactics, which would exploit Cristiane and Rafael's strengths.
In the Chinese Women's Super League, Changchun rank third temporarily and eye for championship in this new season with Cristiane.