Ex-Barca Star Open To Camp Nou Return
26 June, 2021
A former Barcelona star has admitted he'd be open to a go back to the Camp Nou.
Paulinho spent one season with the Catalan giants, notching up 47 appearances in the 2017/18 campaign after joining the Blaugrana from Chinese Super League outfit Guangzhou Evergrande.
The Brazilian then secured financing move back to Evergrande the next season, before rejoining the club permanently.
The 32-year-old, who recently parted ways with Evergrande and is currently a free agent, has claimed he would thinking about another spell at Barcelona if the opportunity came around.
"Barca certainly are a team I know well," Paulinho told Mundo Deportivo.
"I spent an unforgettable year there, both at the club and in the town, and we won the League and the Copa del Rey. If I had another chance, and it had been a very important thing for both me and my children, I would be delighted (to come back).
"For me, the problem of money or the duration of the contract wouldn't be considered a problem, it never has been, and less so if Barca is the team that calls you.
"I already demonstrated this when I left Guangzhou (by going) there (and) charging significantly less than I received in China.
"I've never put money before my career, so that wouldn't be considered a problem to return there. Also, this time around the club wouldn't have to pay a transfer [fee] for me personally."
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za