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Jelavic 'completes' move to Chinese outfit Beijing Renhe

The West Ham striker is set to follow the likes of Ramires and Alex Teixeira to Asia after the Hammers agreed a £1.5 million fee with the Chinese second division outfitNikica Jelavicis poised to complete a move to Chinese second division club Beijing Renhe fromWest Hamafter making just one Premier Leagueappearance for the Hammers.Despite reports of a £4 million fee, Goalunderstands that the two clubs have agreed a deal worth £1.5m, withthe Croatia international leaving Upton Park just five months after joining from Hull City.Jelavic is set to earn around £9m in wages in China, and becomes the latest player to depart Europe for Asia.
The likes of Ramires, Jackson Martinez and Alex Teixeira have moved to the Chinese top-flight in recent months, with Jelavic the latestaddition.The 30-year-old's move ends a four-year stay in England, with Jelavic also playing for Everton and Hull in the Premier League.

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