Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande announced on Sunday that Brazilian midfielder Paulinho has returned to the club from Barcelona on a one-year loan deal:
B/R FootballBREAKING: Guangzhou Evergrande confirm Paulinho has returned to the club after one season at Barcelona https://t.co/l5FtI3P1li
The 29-year-old heads back to China after just one season at the Camp Nou where he played a key role in helping Ernesto Valverde's side win La Liga and the Copa del Rey last season.
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