Paulinho to Barcelona: Guangzhou boss Scolari confirms £36.5m transfer
Paulinho was left out of Guangzhou's matchday squad for yesterday's 2-1 win over Henan Jianye as he closes in on a move to Barcelona. The Brazil international is said to have been on his way to Spain to sign for the La Liga giants. Barca will meet Paulinho's £36.5m release clause at Guangzhou, where he joined in 2015 from Tottenham in a £10m deal. And Guangzhou manager Scolari has wished the 29-year-old all the best for the future.
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"Paulinho is a player with high individual quality, he is an outstanding player, both for his club and for the national team," Scolari said. "The high price paid by Barcelona in order to sign him is a strong recognition of Guangzhou Evergrande Football Club. "We wish him all the best and that he can embrace a bright future.”
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