Chinese soccer player Wu Lei, who played for Spanish club Espanyol, tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to Spanish local media. 

Espanyol's Wu Lei is seen at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, May 4, 2019. (Photo: Agencies)

Wu Lei is one of four Espanyol players confirmed to have been infected with the virus, according to the La Liga club. He is in stable condition and resting at home.

Espanyol said six of its players and staff had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Wu Lei is the only Chinese national playing in one of the world's top leagues.