Shanghai SIPG manager, Andre Villas-Boas has noted that Brazil international, Paulinho’s move to Barcelona from Guangzhou Evergrande is proof of the strength of the Chinese Super League, CSL.
The 29-year-old midfielder is poised to sign for Barcelona for 40 million euros and he could be unveiled as a Barcelona player today.
Paulinho and Villas-Boas worked together at Tottenham Hotspur in 2013.
The Portuguese coach told reporters on Sunday that the player’s move to Spain, “is good news for Chinese football.”
“Because Paulinho’s come here, he’s done ever so well and now he has a transfer to one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“I think it shows that the big clubs are also looking at our league. It’s a reflection of the players and the quality of work that is being done here.”
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