Breaking Barcelona transfer news – Paulinho may return as a free agent this summer!
Indeed, you read that right- Paulinho is leaving the door open for a second move to Barcelona Football Club!
The Brazilian midfielder could potentially become another free agent option for the Liga giants to consider this summer.
The Brazilian midfielder was a surprise addition at Camp Nou in 2017 and he is now open to a return.
He’s not ruling out a second stint at the Catalan club and may even come over as a free agent.
Among Other Barcelona Transfer News – Paulinho May Return as a Free Agent
Barcelona have already snapped up Sergio Aguero, Eric Garcia and Memphis Depay as transfers in this summer window.
The former two have joined Barcelona on free transfers from Manchester City. Even Depay was at the end of his contract at Lyon, which means he’s another free agent Barca have signed.
So, Ronald Koeman has succeeded in bringing in three reinforcements that have required no transfer fee, already this summer.
And now, Paulinho may be another addition to explore for Koeman and Barca.
The 32-year-old is just severing ties with Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande.
Further in his favour is the fact that he has already spent one season, unexpectedly, at Camp Nou in 2017.
In fact, Paulinho has made 49 appearances as part of the Liga and Copa del Rey-winning Barca squad in 2017-18.
Paulinho’s Words
Speaking of a possible return, Paulinho told Mundo Deportivo: “Barca are a team I know well.”
“I spent an unforgettable year there, both at the club and in the city, and we won the League and the Copa del Rey,” he said. “If I had another chance, and it was a good thing for both me and my family, I would be delighted [to return].”
Stating finances would play no part in his thinking if another opportunity presented itself, Paulinho added: “For me, the issue of money or the duration of the contract wouldn’t be a problem, it never has 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’ve never put money ahead of my career, so that wouldn’t be a problem to go back there.”
“Also, this time the club wouldn’t have to pay a transfer [fee] for me,” he remarked, in the end.
