Barcelona gives Paulinho to Guangzhou for a year with an option to buy – International Football – Sports

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July 8, 2018, 3:08 pm

Barcelona clarified that the operation with Guangzhou Evergrande by Paulinho Bezerra is an badignment for a season with option to purchase by the Chinese club without specifying the financial details.

In a statement, the club publicly expressed its gratitude to the player for "his commitment and dedication" and wishes him "luck and success in the future".

Although various reports have pointed the finger at the operation could mean a capital gain of ten million euros for Barca (he bought it for 40 and sell it for 50), the Barça club has specified that it is not a transfer, but an badignment with option to purchase, without specifying if it is mandatory.

Guangzhou Evergrande announced the return of the player to his site with a photo of Paulinho and the caption: "Welcome back."

In Barcelona, ​​Paulinho was not a starter and his contribution diminished with the pbadage of the matches, but when Ernesto Valverde included him in the starter, he met expectations.

In total, the Brazilian played in 49 games and scored nine goals, all at Laliga. He made his debut on Aug. 26 in a Alavés-Barcelona and scored his first goal in Getafe, a goal that gave Azulgrana the victory at five minutes of time (1-2).

Paulinho is singled out as a second – line player with a lot of finish in the rival zone, in addition to his defensive work. With Brazil, he became the undisputed holder of Titus.

EFE