Paulinho may be another addition to exploring, with the 32-year-old severing ties with the Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande.
Barca are a team that Paulinho knows well
Paulinho is ready for a second move to Barcelona, with the Brazilian midfielder another free agent option for the La Liga giants to consider this summer. Sergio Aguero, Eric Garcia and Memphis Depay have already been snapped up at the end of their deals at Manchester City and Lyon, with Ronald Koeman bringing in reinforcements that have required to transfer fee. Paulinho may be another addition to exploring, with the 32-year-old severing ties with the Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande. He has already spent one season at Camp Nou after his surprise signing in 2017. Paulinho, who played 49 appearances as part of the Liga and Copa del Rey-winning Barcelona team in 2017-18, told reporters: “Barca are a team I know well.”
The Brazilian never puts money ahead of his career
“I spent an unforgettable year there, both at the club and in the city, and we won the League and the Copa del Rey. If I had another chance, and it was good for my family and me, I would be glad to return.” Stating finances would play no role in his thinking if another opportunity presented itself, Paulinho added: “For me, the question of money or the length of the contract would not be a problem, it has never been, and less so if Barca is the team, that calls you. I already demonstrated this when I left Guangzhou by going there and charging much less than I received in China. I never put money ahead of my career, so it would not be a problem to get back there. Also, this time the club won’t have to pay a transfer fee for me.”
Alongside Sergio Aguero, Eric Garcia and Memphis Depay, Barcelona has also struck Emerson Royal. Paulinho believes that encouraging business is being done, with all those who have been drafted in so far “Barca level players”. The South American said, “Kun, for example, is a top striker. I haven’t seen Emerson play in many matches, but from what I’ve seen of him, he seems to me to be a good player, disciplined, with strength, power. I think he has everything to succeed at Barcelona.”