The first Chinese player in La Liga Zhang Chengdong has requested to leave Rayo Vallecano during this winter transfer window.
The team confirmed on their verified Twitter account that Zhang wants to return to China.
Zhang is expected to return to his old club Beijing Guo'an from which he moved to La Liga on loan.
Zhang had not enjoyed much field time at Rayo, who are in the relegation zone. He played in three Copa del Rey games and only competed for 10 minutes in La Liga.