Eight years later, Paulinho is back and reinforces Corinthians
“The warrior is back. Next year, the animal will catch”. That was how Paulinho manifested himself for the first time since his return to Corinthians, made official this Wednesday (15). The 33-year-old midfielder is back at the club where he was São Paulo (2013), Brazilian (2011), Libertadores and Mundial champion (both 2012).
When he left, the message was clear: I'll be back!
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) December 15, 2021
Now, here's the first message after the return.
Say, Paulinho 🗣️ #BemVindoPaulinho #TimaoTaunsa #VaiCorinthians pic.twitter.com/ansUK392tV
Paulinho signed a two-year contract and will wear shirt 15. He was announced through a siren at Parque São Jorge, the headquarters of the São Paulo club, a tradition in important signings. For Alvinegro, the defensive midfielder made 167 games and 34 goals, the most striking being the 1-0 victory over Vasco, at Pacaembu, in the return game of the 2012 Libertadores quarterfinal match.
The player ended his initial spell at Corinthians in 2013, when he was traded with Tottenham (England). Two years later, he was sold to Guangzhou Evergrande (China), where he was directed by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who led him at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. In 2017, Paulinho made a deal with Barcelona (Spain), returning to Guangzhou the following year (initially on loan and then permanently). The last club on the defensive midfielder was Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia).
One of the happiest memories. For him and, of course, for the fans. #WelcomePaulinho #TimaoTaunsa #VaiCorinthians pic.twitter.com/lIdAvi6cNU
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) December 15, 2021
According to Corinthians, Paulinho's return was made possible by the sponsorship agreement also closed this Wednesday with Grupo Taunsa, operating in agribusiness. The contract officially starts in January of next year, and lasts until December 2023. The values were not disclosed, as was the way in which the partnership will be activated in Timão's physical and digital properties.
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