Obafemi Martins transfer to Shanghai Shenhua: Updates, news and rumors

Obafemi Martins got his Shanghai Shenhua chair, finally

That makes 10 shirts in his ever-growing collection.

Martins was everything he promised to be

That meant scoring goals, but also leaving before he contract was up.

Martins completes transfer to Shanghai Shenhua

Sounders believed to be getting about $2 million transfer fee.

Details of Obafemi Martins' Chinese contract

Martins will clear $6.6 million during a nine- to 10-month contract with Shanghai Shenhua.

Locker room unfazed by Martins' departure

While admitting the timing is hardly ideal, Sounders seem happy enough to move on.

Answering your Obafemi Martins questions

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Martins looks pretty excited about his new team

No really, he is.

MLS rounded up some of Oba's best goals

Sigi coy on Martins departure, trialist signings

Despite Martins' farewell message, Sounders insist nothing is finalized.

Did losing Martins make the Sounders better?

Obafemi Martins is gone but Sigi Schmid's tactical reshuffling may have made the Sounders a better team

Obafemi Martins bids farewell to Seattle

"Seattle has a special place in my heart."

There's already a China-themed Oba shirt

Although this does not appear to be part of Martins' official "Flip Man" clothing line.

Obafemi Martins joins Shangai Shenhua's training camp

This should probably end any doubts that this is really happening.

Sounders will receive $2M transfer fee

Obafemi Martins is apparently already on his way to China.

Oba’s transfer only awaits Chinese visa

According to Nigerian reports the deal could be done this week.

Lagerwey confirms Martins interest, no deal yet

Obafemi Martins is not at training camp in California with the Sounders

Why Martins' transfer won't bring allocation money

Shanghai Shenhua is rumored to have paid about $3 million for Martins, well short of what the Sounders would have needed to get allocation money. Allow us to explain.

'With Oba, it's not done until it's done'

Martins' move to China is close, but not quite done according to ESPN.

Obafemi Martins leaves Sounders for China

Seattle now has a Designated Player spot open.

Could Martins be headed to China?

ESPN report claims several CSL teams are interested in signing Sounders' leading scorer.