Official: Paulinho joins Barcelona squad

Brazilian national team player Paulinho officially became a member of "Barcelona".

"Guangzhou Evergrande" midfielder cost the Catalans 40 million euros, of which 5 percent will go to the player's former teams, including 191 thousand euros to "FC Vilnius" club.

29-year-old Paulinho signed a four-year contract with "Barcelona", which includes a 120 million euro buyout clause.

The player will be presented at the "Camp Nou" stadium on Thursday, following a day after the second Spanish Super Cup match against "Real".

In the past, the Brazilian had played for "Tottenham", "LKS Lodz", "Pao de Acucar", "Bragantino", and "Corinthians" clubs.

Paulinho Bezerra, FC Barcelona's new signing. Welcome, Paulinho! #BeBarça #ForçaBarça