Borussia Dortmund and Bayern are not only interested in signing Paulinho but are also in competition over the signature of Gremio midfielder Viktor Bobsin. The new television deal in German football and the slowdown of investment from China, however, could now mean that German clubs once again are turning their attention to Brazil. Bayer, in the meantime, have also slowed down their activities in Brazil due to exploding costs in the market due to the involvement of English top clubs and in recent years the Chinese Super League. (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images)īayer’s competitor Bayern, for example, have put a hold on their South America scouting altogether after the club struggled to integrate defender Breno. Although the Bundesliga is Europe’s second richest league clubs are in general more careful when it comes to signing South Americans. That, however, would still constitute a significant investment in a young player, who has never played in Europe.
“Vasco da Gama have financial difficulties and need to sell the player”, Hofman added.Īs a result, Vasco da Gama would be willing to let Paulinho leave for €20 million. “Leverkusen have a good chance in signing the forward”, ESPN Brazil journalist Gustavo Hofman explained to the Futbolgrad Network. In other words, Paulinho would find a perfect environment to succeed at Bayer. The current squad includes South Americans Wendell (Brazil), Lucas Alario (Argentina) and Charles Aranguíz (Chile). Other South Americans, like Bayern’s Arturo Vidal, also called Leverkusen their first port of call in Europe. Bayer have a long South American tradition Bayer spotted and signed Brazilians like Jorginho, Paulo Sérgio, Zé Roberto, Emerson, Juan, Lúcio, Emerson and Renato Augusto all launched their careers with die Werkself. Bayer’s significant advantage over other top clubs is the club’s excellent reputation when it comes to allowing South American players to make the next step in Europe.įormer sporting directors Rainer Calmund and Michael Reschke have built an excellent network in South America that dates back to the 1990s. In the end, it might be Bayer Leverkusen, who might win the race for the talented Brazilian. The 17-year-old forward, who has a €30 million exit clause, has been linked with a move to Manchester City, Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern München. Vasco da Gama’s Paulinho is one of the most sought-after talents in Brazil.
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