Paulinho returns to China's Guangzhou

Published at 04:49 am July 9th, 2018
Last updated at 04:50 am July 9th, 2018

Brazil's Paulinho in action with Belgium's Toby Alderweireld, Vincent Kompany and Jan Vertonghen during their World Cup quarter-final match at Kazan Arena on Friday reuters

Paulinho is leaving Barcelona after one season to rejoin Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande

Brazil midfielder Paulinho is leaving Barcelona after one season to rejoin Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande, the Spanish champions said on Sunday.

“FC Barcelona and Guangzhou Evergrande have reached an agreement for the loan transfer of Paulinho Bezerra for one season, with a mandatory purchase option for the Chinese club,” Barca said in a statement on their website.

🔵🔴 Best of luck to @paulinhop8, who is returning to former club Guangzhou Evergrande.
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 8, 2018

Paulinho, 29, scored nine goals in 49 appearances for the Catalans after signing for 40m euros ($47m) last August, helping them win the La Liga and King’s Cup double.

He was part of Brazil’s World Cup squad, scoring in their 2-0 group-stage win over Serbia.

Brazil midfielder Paulinho has left Barcelona to rejoin his former club Guangzhou Evergrande.

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— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 8, 2018