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Guangzhou Evergrande extend contract with Brazilian strike Elkeson

Xinhua, March 1, 2015 Adjust font size:

Brazilian striker Elkeson signed a new four-year contract with Guangzhou Evergrande, the club announced on Sunday.

The new contract will expire on Feb. 28, 2019.

Elkeson, who joined the Chinese champions in 2012, scored 24 goals to become Chinese Super League (CSL) top scorer in 2013. The Brazilian netted a CSL record 28 goals in 2014 season and won the MVP of the league.

"I am very happy to sign a new contract with Guangzhou, this city is like my home. I will be with you in the next four years and I hope we can win more titles with your support," the 25-year-old said on the club's website. Endi