At the age of 31, Portuguese international Paulinho has chosen to leave Europe for a new and unique adventure in Central America. At the moment, the former Sporting player is enjoying a great start to the season.
Exile is sometimes the best opportunity. At least that's the one that was chosen Paulinho This summer, after a somewhat mixed spell with Sporting. He arrived in Lisbon from Braga, hoping to prove himself as an offensive reference for the national team LeoThe Portuguese had difficulty living up to the expectations placed on him before receding into the background with the arrival Victor Geukeris In the Portuguese capital.
Paulinho, The Choice of Exile
Then departure was inevitable. After starting just 11 league games last season, the man who has no fewer than three caps for the Portuguese national team wanted a new experience away from his home base. If we expect to see him stay on the European circuit, Paulinho He made the surprising decision to go to Mexico, where the Toluca club offered him a new challenge.
For 7.75 million euros, the Portuguese striker joined the Mexican club this summer. An opportunity facilitated in particular by the presence of a Portuguese coach in the club’s ranks, represented by… Renato Paiva. The least we can say is that the former Benfica coach smelled something good that suggested the signing Paulinho To his club.
First notable appearance in Mexico
Having just arrived in Central America, the Portuguese striker has not really needed any time to adapt and show the full extent of his talent. After ten days of contested tournament Paulinho He already has six goals, making him the top scorer in Liga MX at the start of the season.
Once a great player, the former Sporting player has proven his selflessness in recent weeks. Indeed, in addition to being the tournament's top scorer, Paulinho He is also the player with the most assists at the start of the season, with five already.
Scorer, passer… in just a few months, Paulinho He established himself as one of the key players in his team. In search of the eleventh title of the Mexican champion, the team led by the Portuguese Renato Paiva It is currently being developed In second place in the rankingFour points behind leaders Cruz Azul.
He participated directly in three goals during the last match so far. Paulinho He intends to continue this great momentum in order to help his new club achieve its great ambitions.
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