Li Lei departed for Zurich today and will join the Grasshoppers of the Swiss Premier League to start his career abroad.

Li Lei posted a long post on Weibo to thank Guoan and the fans, he wrote: "I am very grateful to Guoan for my seven years of cultivation, and thank you to Mr. Luo for giving me a high platform, so that I have grown from an obscure player to a member of the national team." Thank you Mr. Zhou for helping me in my difficult time. So now I have the opportunity to play in Europe and realize my childhood dream. ”
"Thank you to the Guoan fans for their support of me over the past seven years. I want to say too much and I don't know where to start. From the first time I made my debut at Gongti, I deeply felt the fan culture in Beijing. It was you who gave me a sense of belonging in Beijing and made me truly consider the city my home. When you're fighting for your home, you put everything second. ”
"Chinese football is now in a trough, and I hope that I can contribute to Chinese football. I believe that as long as everyone is united and hardworking, the difficulties will be temporary. As a practitioner, whether it is a peak or a low, I am willing to do my best to care for her without reservation, to love my profession, and not to forget my original intention. ”