English Premier League side Chelsea confirm Nicolas Anelka will move to China . Shanghai Shenhua earlier claimed to have signed Frenchman on a two - year deal . Pictures of the year - old were splashed across the Chinese team 's official website . Shenhua finished 11th in the 16-team Chinese Super League this year , having been runners-up in 2005 , 2006 and 2008 . The striker has rarely featured for Chelsea this season under manager Andre Villa - Boas .
English Premier League side Chelsea confirm Nicolas Anelka will move to China . Shanghai Shenhua earlier claimed to have signed Frenchman on a two - year deal . Pictures of the year - old were splashed across the Chinese team 's official website . The striker has rarely featured for Chelsea this season under manager Andre Villa - Boas .