Paulinho Barca move on hold
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Bacelona target Paulinho has been told by Guangzhou Evergrande that he will not be allowed to leave until the end of the Chinese Super League season.
Paulinho, 28, helped Guangzhou to its second AFC Champions League crown in 2015 and has won two CSL titles as well as reclaiming his place in the Brazil national team since moving to Evergrande from the English Premier League.
Barcelona has reportedly offered 20 million euros (US$22.79 million) for the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder.
"Regarding Paulinho, there is nothing to discuss until the end of the season," Chinese media quoted Evergrande chairman Xu Jiayin as saying. "We completely understand his feelings. However, we hope he can understand the club's situation. We can't just let a core player go in the middle of a tough season.
"It is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Paulinho. However, in midseason it is impossible."
The CSL ends on November 4 but Guangzhou's season could run until November 25 if it reaches the ACL final.
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