Paulinho’s return to China was a pretty big surprise this summer, but the Brazilian has been in stunning form since re-signing for Guangzhou Evergrande.
In eight games for the Chinese Super League side he’s scored eight times and contributed five assists.
Paulinho's eight games for Guangzhou Evergrande since returning to the club:
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That's why they wanted him back. pic.twitter.com/0dYL1izvge— Squawka Football (@Squawka) August 26, 2018Barcelona’s signing of Paulinho was widely criticised, but he went on to prove most of his detractors wrong.