From time to time, a faint sadness wells up on the stage of the Chinese Super League. When Paulinho, the 35-year-old Brazilian star, stepped on the ground again and mentioned his desire to play in the Chinese Super League, the hearts of countless teams and fans jumped for joy. However, many seem to have forgotten the truth behind Paulinho's departure. The underlying reason for his departure was the general perception amongst Chinese Super League teams that he had declined, but who would have guessed that in a few years' time he would be in the spotlight?
Paulinho's appearance in China saw him send a strong signal to teammate Feng Xiaoting that he would not hesitate to stay if he could join a Chinese Super League team. The move sparked widespread concern, with rumors even circulating on the internet that Shanghai SIPG and Shandong Luneng are in love with Paulinho. There is no other reason for these two teams to be attracted to Paulinho, but because they are in dire need of supplementing their foreign aid strength. Under the limited salary tax policy, Paulinho's annual salary of one million euros seems to be particularly affordable.
Could Paulinho return to the CSL and where will he go next? Recently, Paulinho officially revealed his next stop, and unfortunately, he did not choose to return to the CSL. Unfortunately, he did not choose to return to CSL, and on social media, Paulinho announced that he has extended his contract with Barclays Premier League giants Corinthians. The two sides reportedly signed a one-year contract that will see Paulinho's deal extend until 2024.
Although Paulinho's transfer in Germany was worth just €500,000, his international soccer termination fee of 100 million Brazilian reais (roughly 140 million yuan) and his domestic Brazilian termination fee of 50 million reais (roughly 70 million yuan) make it virtually impossible for him to terminate his contract and move to a Chinese Super League team.
Paulinho's contract extension is reportedly not as high as €800-1 million due to a nagging knee injury, but it's still a significant amount of money for him. In addition, his contract will expire in 2024, which coincides with the transfer window of the Chinese Super League. If Paulinho can maintain his good form and get support from the likes of Feng Xiaoting, he is expected to play in the Chinese Super League for a few months, when his favorite fans will have the chance to witness his brilliant performance in the Chinese Super League again.
