As Paulinho's contract with Guangzhou was declared terminated, a wave of buzz was created on social media.
Commentator Ji Yuyang put it bluntly:
It's official, Paulinho has terminated his contract with Evergrande and bid farewell to the Chinese Super League. With the particular background of the epidemic and the trend in soccer, this scene seems inevitable. The Chinese Super League will probably not have as many big international foreigners in the future.
Reporter Lin Benjian lamented:
Paulinho officially terminated his contract with Guangzhou. He is unable to return to his home country due to epidemic restrictions, and Guangzhou are undergoing a strategic transition and may not pursue big-name foreigners in the future. From joining Guangzhou in the summer of 2015 to playing 172 matches for Evergrande, scoring 74 goals and winning eight titles, Paulinho is undoubtedly the best foreign aid in the history of the national soccer team. I pay my respects to him and look forward to the opportunity to meet again in the future.
Reporter Yu Jing sends a message:
I'm sure Paulinho feels very sad to leave the Guangzhou team, he is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding foreigners in the team's history. Hopefully the outbreak will end soon and he will get a chance to return home, and maybe we can even have a homecoming ceremony for him.
Media personality Yuan Ye asked:
Who will be the next to leave?
Journalist Fengzhen praised:
Paulinho, a legendary player in the undisputed history of Guangzhou. Goodbye, hero!
Reviewer Li Xuan's testimonials:
Although I am not sad to see you go, I still want to send my most sincere wishes. Paulinho, thank you for your wonderful performance in the Chinese Super League. Both on and off the field, you are impeccable.
