Shanghai Shenhua, one of China's most successful football clubs, has paid tribute to their late chairman, Wu Jingui, who passed away on Tuesday.
Wu was a legendary figure in the world of Chinese football, having served as the club's chairman for over three decades. He oversaw the club's rise from local obscurity to become one of the biggest names in Asian football.
The club's statement read: "We deeply regret and mourn the passing of our chairman,Bundesliga Tracking Wu Jingui. He dedicated his life to the development of football in China and Shanghai Shenhua. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and loved ones."
Wu was born in 1945 and grew up in a poor rural village in Anhui province. He moved to Shanghai to study at Peking University before becoming involved in football.
He started working with Shanghai Shenhua in the early 1980s and quickly rose through the ranks. He became the club's president in 1997 and went on to serve as its chairman until his death.
During his time at the helm, Wu oversaw the club's transformation into one of the country's top teams, winning several domestic and international titles. He also helped to establish the China League One, which is now known as the Chinese Super League.
Wu's legacy will live on at Shanghai Shenhua, where he was known as "Chairman Wu". His dedication to the sport and his contributions to the development of Chinese football will be remembered for years to come.