Beijing time on May 20, according to the Saudi media al-madina news, Riyadh Victory has reached an agreement with Guangzhou Football Club to rent Paulinho for six months. In other words, Paulinho will not leave permanently, which is good news for Evergrande! Of course, Paulinho's annual salary is as high as 14 million euros, and the West Asian giants have to bear 70% of it.
On June 29, 2015, Paulinho moved to Evergrande from English Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur for a transfer fee of 14 million euros. Upon Paulinho's arrival, Evergrande's midfield and backfield hardness increased significantly, and the team's overall strength went to the next level. In the Chinese Super League, Paulinho proved himself and improved his athleticism, and he was eventually favored by Barcelona, once landing at the Camp Nou and also representing Brazil in the World Cup in Russia. Later, Paulinho returned to Evergrande and continued to perform well.
It can be said that Paulinho's performance in Evergrande is very high light, he has made great achievements for the team, but also become the deserved thigh of Evergrande.
But this season, Paulinho is in Brazil and can't return to the Chinese Super League, so he's been ball-less. Paulinho's desire to play soccer, especially after the departure of Talisca, Paulinho's destination is of concern.
Now, the West Asian media pointed out that Riyadh Victory has reached an agreement with Guangzhou Football Club for Paulinho to join Riyadh Victory on loan for half a year, and of course, Riyadh Victory will bear 70% of Paulinho's annual salary of 14 million euros, or close to 10 million euros, which is the club's, and even the Saudi League's, highest salary ever.
This is good news for both Evergrande and the Chinese Super League, after all, Paulinho is one of the few world-class players in the Chinese Super League anymore. Now, Paulinho is only leaving on a temporary basis, not a permanent transfer.
