Former Deportivo La Coruna defender Jorge Andrade says Pepe deserves a new deal at Real Madrid.
Both players were at Porto after the turn of the century.
"I do not know if he will go to China, if I were him, I would definitely finish my career in Madrid," the ex-defender told MARCA.
"If that can not happen, then I'm not sure China will be the best destination.
"He's still one of the best around, he can command a defence and deserves to finish his career in the best way."