On the star-studded night of June 20, 2021, Chinese Super League giants Guangzhou suddenly dropped a bombshell: a peaceful termination agreement with midfield maestro Paulinho!
Under the gloom of the epidemic, the global anti-epidemic situation is not optimistic, Paulinho is restricted by the epidemic prevention and control measures, unable to return to the team on time to fulfill their duties. After careful consideration, the two sides, adhering to the spirit of the contract, decided to officially end the several-year-long partnership at this special moment today.
Paulinho, the Brazilian soccer superstar, has written a brilliant chapter since joining Guangzhou in June 2015, contributing 74 goals and 29 assists in just 172 matches, with honors including one AFC Champions League title, four Super League titles, two Super Cups, and one AFC Cup. He is not only the core of the team's midfield, but also the most trustworthy soul of the Guangzhou team.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Paulinho for his exceptional soccer talent and tactical intelligence, which he has demonstrated to Chinese fans as a world-class player, contributing to the excellence of Guangzhou Football Club and the team! We sincerely wish this everlasting friend all the best for the future, to reach new heights in his career and to create new brilliant achievements!
The announcement is as follows:
Guangzhou Football Club Co.
June 20, 2021
