On the summer night of 2021, Chinese Super League giants Guangzhou made a major announcement:
China Super League (soccer league)
Superstar Paulinho officially bids farewell!
Facing the uncertainty of the global epidemic, Paulinho could not return on time to fulfill his contract according to the domestic epidemic prevention policy. After friendly negotiations between the two sides, the Guangzhou team reached a release agreement with the Brazilian foreign aid in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Paulinho, a player by the name of José Paulo Bezerra Maciel Júnior, has made 172 appearances since joining Guangzhou in 2015, scoring 74 goals and 29 assists, winning the team one AFC Champions League title, four Chinese Super League titles, two Super Cups and one F.A.C. Cup He is the indispensable midfield soul of the team.
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to this world-class player, who has brought an unparalleled soccer feast to Chinese fans and contributed excellence to Guangzhou Football Club! We sincerely wish Paulinho all the best for the future and another brilliant career!
Guangzhou Football Club Co.
Publication date: June 20, 2021
