Graziano Pelle celebrates scraping survival in Chinese Super League on holiday with girlfriend Viktoria Vargas

GRAZIANO PELLE is celebrating his team's survival in the Chinese Super League by jetting off on holiday with his missus.

Shandong Luneng signed the Italian for £13million in July.

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And in his debut season in the Far East, the 31-year-old - who plays alongside former Newcastle forward Papiss Cisse - scored five league goals to ensure Shandong's safety in the Chinese top flight by just two points.

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Pelle - now free until the season starts again in March - uploaded a photo to Instagram showing off his sunny getaway to Australia.

Standing on a raft and holding a paddle, Pelle captioned the post: "The (key) to keeping your balance is knowing whey you've lost it."

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The £260,000-a-week forward looked ready to get back on the pitch as he showcased his toned abs.

But Pelle did not look happy out in the ocean, perhaps longing to be back on the pitch.

His girlfriend, Viktoria Varga, also posted a holiday selfie, captioned: "#SunKissed"

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Model Viktoria has been dating Pelle since he reportedly found her on Facebook and asked her out.

Since becoming an item, the Hungarian has supported her other half on and off the pitch.

During Euro 2016, Viktoria waved a blow-up doll of her man around Lyon's Stade des Lumieres after Pelle scored a stunning late strike for Italy against Belgium.