On July 6, Saudi media outlet "almowaten" revealed a remarkable transfer development: Guangzhou's former foreign star Paulinho, a Brazilian midfielder who has shone in Europe, appears to have reached an agreement to join the Riyadh giants in Saudi Arabia.
Renowned journalist Pedro Almeida has revealed that Paulinho is on the verge of officially becoming a member of Riyadh as the summer transfer window opens. Although he had previously rejected Riyadh's kind offer, it seems that the dust has now settled. Riyadh's desire for the 32-year-old stems from the imminent departure of his compatriot, Brazilian midfielder Pedros, who also plays for Riyadh, and the team's desperate need to bolster its midfield.
Paulinho's career has taken him all over Europe, having played for England's Tottenham Hotspur between 2013 and 2015, then joining Spain's Barcelona for the 2017-2018 season, before playing for Guangzhou Evergrande from 2019 to date. It is worth noting that Talisca, another former Guangzhou player, has also joined Riyadh Success after the release of his contract.
