Vasco Da Gama’s Paulinho on Barca’s radar
Brazil always known to produce great talents and the latest one to make headlines is Brazilian club Vasco da Gama’s Paulo Henrique Sampaio Filho more commonly known as Paulinho. He is considered to be the next big thing in Brazil.
Paulinho plays as forward for his club. The 17 year old is one the brightest young talents in the Brazil and is very highly rated there. Having progressed through Vasco Da Gama’s academy, he was promoted to first team last season. He was praised as the revelation of Brazilian league last season ahead of the likes Arthur and Vinicius Junior, two players with moves to Barça and Real Madrid already in place.
He has been in the news for becoming the youngest player to score for Vasco Da Gama, breaking the record set by Barcelona player Philippe Coutinho. He also became the youngest player to represent Vasco Da Gama after Coutinho.
According to Spanish outlet ​Sport, Bracelona are keeping tabs on Paulinho after his record breaking feat. With just €30 million release clause,Barcelona very well could move for him before other European giants come looking for him. With Barcelona already having Coutinho and Paulinho and Arthur set to join this summer, the striker would really fancy a move there.
Paulinho can play on both the flanks and is decisive in the final third. He is also known for his long range goals and has scored 5 goals for the club this season.
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