WOW! For a second I thought the mods had deleted this thread out of rage. I was like:
But then I realized it was moved to the proper forum section.
So nice to see Paulinho with the blaugrana shirt. First time I'll see an idol of mine playing for Barça since Zubi retired.
What a day, gentleman! What a lovely fucking day!
I know you hate him right now but he'll win you all. He doesn't care, he's like that. A fighter, a winner. Barça is the perfect place for guys like him!
Yeah he's a Box to Box Midfielder.
He would work in a simplified role like in Brazil where he can work off the ball and recover and make runs into the box. But that's pretty much it. problem is we need players who are strong on the ball that not only can control the tempo but create chances as well.
Paulinho doesn't have any of that.
Well said, mate. You criticized him fairly and accurately. This is a guy that knows how Paulinho plays. Well done. Are you American or just living the US?
Now, I'd never expect barça to sign a guy like him during the tiki-taka days. But judging by the last season plus the two matches against Madrid it's clear barça needs a guy like him. Overpriced, of course but the market was ruined and the next year gonna be multiples signings over 100m. 50m will be the floor for world class players. And yes, Paulinho led the reborn of the Brazilian NT, he's WC!