Xizhe Zhang, New Players Wolfsburg that Suck 50 Million Viewers

Wolfsburg - Xizhe Zhang become a byword in the middle of China. The young midfielder's 23-year-old after being recruited Wolfsburg attention. Events introduction Zhang reportedly watched 50 million people.

Zhang purchased from Beijing Guoan Wolfsburg for 750 thousand euro. He was awarded a contract duration of two and a half years of Die Wolfe and will begin to strengthen the team in the second half of the season.
In Wolfsburg, he will wear jersey number 29.

Zhang is a Chinese player the 11 who joined the professional clubs in Germany. Especially for the Bundesliga, he is the fourth Chinese player, after Hao Junmin (Schalke 04, 2009-2011), Shao Jiayi (1860 Munich, 2002-2004) (Energie Cottbus, 2006-2009), and Yang Chen (Eintracht Frankfurt, 1998- 2001).

Wolfsburg introduces Zhang as their new player to the public on Tuesday (12/16/2014) ago. Zhang introductory event is very important to the Chinese public and broadcast live by the national television station CCTV.

Zhang introduction event was broadcast at 17:30 China time. This is a prime-time there. The number of spectators who witnessed this event was estimated to reach tens of millions of people.

"At the peak of the event, estimated to be between 40 to 50 million viewers watched," said a spokesman for Wolfsburg media.

What makes the event so special Zhang introduction to all that commotion? Zhang is now known as one of the best players owned China and has great potential for success in Europe.

As an attacking midfielder, Zhang said to have speed, very agile, and have the ability to provide assists and scoring. Shao Jiayi Zhang assess the style of play is similar Shinji Kagawa.

"I think he is the most similar to Shinji Kagawa. He was a small, agile, not just thinking about the attack, but also work hard for the team. Xizhe is a player who put the team," said Shao on the official website of the Bundesliga.

"Xizhe love to play in the middle, but this time I think he is better when installed on the left side of the attack. He's quick and has two good legs. The shot was good, works just as well with his teammates, and is a great feeder . He is dangerous in any position to attack, "he said.

During strengthen Beijing Guoan in the period 2010-2014, Zhang pack 24 goals and 29 assists in 115 games the Chinese Super League.
Players born in Wuhan was crowned as the best young player of China in 2012.

European clubs are targeting Zhang not only the actual Wolfsburg. Celtic also had to send scouts to see it in person.

After knowing her interest Wolfsburg about a year ago, Zhang directly studied German. He also spoke a little German in the event despite his acquaintance while reading the text.

"Today was very meaningful to me. I am happy to be playing for a very good club in the Bundesliga," said Zhang.

"I've studied German. It is not easy because I do not have much free time. But, now I can learn," he said.

"It is a big challenge for me, but I will give my best in order to make China proud of me," said the player who collected 10 caps with the Chinese national team.

Let us look at the ability of Zhang in the Bundesliga.