Paulinho: Mess was the key to my transfer to Barcelona

Paulinho: Mess was the key to my transfer to Barcelona

Brazilian midfielder Paulinho admits that Lionel Messi was the key to his transfer from Guangzhou Evergrande to Barcelona. Brazilian says during a summer meeting between him and Messi, he had asked if he would join Barcelona, Kosova Prees reports. He came to me and said: You're joining Barcelona. [...]

Brazilian midfielder Paulinho admits that Lionel Messi was the key to his transfer from Guangzhou Evergrande to Barcelona.

Brazilian says during a summer meeting between him and Messi, he had asked if he would join Barcelona, Kosova Prees reports.

He came to me and said: Are you joining Barcelona or not?

I was a little nervous, but now I'm happy to be here”, Paulinho said. /Kosovo pres/

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