Sometimes I have to feel the sadness of the Chinese Super League. Many teams and fans were so looking forward to Paulinho when the 35 year old reappeared in China and when the 35 year old said he wanted to play in the Chinese Super League. Perhaps many fans forget why Paulinho left. One of the big reasons he left was because the Chinese Super League teams thought he had declined, but who would have thought Paulinho would be a hot commodity in a few years?
China's Paulinho shouted to Feng Xiaoting during his appearance that he would choose to stay if he could find himself a Chinese Super League club. This has attracted a lot of attention, with rumors on the internet that Shanghai SIPG and Shandong Luneng are interested in Paulinho. The reason why these two teams are interested in Paulinho is simply because they both have multiple foreigners leaving the team. With the current salary limit of 3 million before tax, Paulinho's million euro salary is undoubtedly cost-effective and practical.
Can Paulinho return to CSL? Who is Paulinho's next home? Paulinho also recently officially announced his next home. To the disappointment of fans, Paulinho did not announce a return to CSL. on social media, Paulinho officially announced that he has completed his contract extension with Barclays Premier League giants Corinthians. The two sides have reportedly signed a one-year contract this time around, with Paulinho's deal set to be extended until 2024.
It is reportedly almost impossible for Paulinho to terminate his contract and join a Chinese Super League team, despite the fact that his current transfer price in Germany is only 500,000 euros, as the team has set a termination fee of 100 million Brazilian reais (roughly 140 million yuan) for Paulinho's international soccer, and a termination fee of 50 million reais (roughly 70 million yuan) for Paulinho's termination fee in Brazil.
It is reported that Paulinho's contract extension is not high due to his knee injury, only 800-1 million euros, but it is a lot of money for Paulinho. In addition, Paulinho's contract will end in 2024, which coincides with a transfer window in the Chinese Super League. If Paulinho can maintain his good form and get support from the likes of Feng Xiaoting, he has a good chance of playing in the Chinese Super League for a few months. By then, fans who love Paulinho will have a chance to enjoy his performances in the Chinese Super League again.
