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Ramires scores on debut for Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning

Chelsea's Ramires
Image: Ramires (pictured playing for Chelsea) scored on his debut for Chinese side Jiangsu Suning

Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires scored on his debut for Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning.

Ramires left Chelsea for a move to China in a £25m deal during the January transfer window. The Brazil international converted a right-wing cross in a friendly match against Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.

Ramires' new club went on to win the game 2-0, on the same night his former team Chelsea were held to a 0-0 draw with Watford.

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Ramires helped Chelsea win every major domestic and European trophy during his time at the club, although he was forced to sit out the Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich in 2012 after being booked in the semi-final against Barcelona.

The 28-year-old also featured in the Premier League and Capital One Cup double last season and had only signed a new four-year contract in October.

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He had found game-time harder to come by under new boss Guus Hiddink, though, and had not played in the Premier League since the goalless draw at Manchester United on December 28, paving the way for his move to China.

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