Shanghai Shenhua's flamboyant owner Zhu Jun fielded himself alongside striker Nicolas Anelka during a friendly match on Thursday.
The 45-year-old donned the No 11 jersey, and led the line for the first half of his side's game against Argentina CN Sports.
Shenhua have been widely linked with 34-year-old Didier Drogba, after the striker said he wanted to leave Chelsea in May.
And the Chinese Super League club may be keener than ever to land Drogba, after Zhu struggled to make a mark on the game.
The internet tycoon stole the limelight from newly appointed head coach Sergio Batista, the former Argentina manager who did not take charge of the game and instead chose to watch from the terraces.
The partnership with former France international Anelka ended when Zhu was substituted at half-time after missing a handful of sitters.
The game ended 1-1 with Anelka having a penalty saved in the second half.
Batista was appointed head coach on a six-month deal on Wednesday to replace Frenchman Jean Tigana, who had fallen out with compatriot Anelka.
The Argentine World Cup winner is keen to sign Chelsea's Didier Drogba to partner Anelka.
However, Zhu remained tight-lipped over the potential signing of the Ivorian.
He said: 'That is a good question. But I won’t tell you today'
The 45-year-old donned the No 11 jersey, and led the line for the first half of his side's game against Argentina CN Sports.
Shenhua have been widely linked with 34-year-old Didier Drogba, after the striker said he wanted to leave Chelsea in May.
And the Chinese Super League club may be keener than ever to land Drogba, after Zhu struggled to make a mark on the game.
The internet tycoon stole the limelight from newly appointed head coach Sergio Batista, the former Argentina manager who did not take charge of the game and instead chose to watch from the terraces.
The partnership with former France international Anelka ended when Zhu was substituted at half-time after missing a handful of sitters.The game ended 1-1 with Anelka having a penalty saved in the second half.
Batista was appointed head coach on a six-month deal on Wednesday to replace Frenchman Jean Tigana, who had fallen out with compatriot Anelka.
The Argentine World Cup winner is keen to sign Chelsea's Didier Drogba to partner Anelka.
However, Zhu remained tight-lipped over the potential signing of the Ivorian.
He said: 'That is a good question. But I won’t tell you today'
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