Brazil midfielder Paulinho set to join Spurs after saying he has played his last match for Corinthians

 

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Monday 01 July 2013 23:58 BST
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Brazilian midfielder in action for Brazil at the Confederations Cup
Brazilian midfielder in action for Brazil at the Confederations Cup (GETTY IMAGES)

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Brazil midfielder Paulinho has announced he has played his final match for Corinthians, amid speculation he is set to join Tottenham.

The 24-year-old held a press conference on Monday, one day after lifting the Confederations Cup with his country, to confirm he is leaving the Sao Paulo club.

Corinthians also said in a statement on their website that Spurs are set to pay €20 million (£17m) to release the player from his current deal.

"It's hard to say anything at a moment like this, but I am sure those were three wonderful years in my career, with many titles and working with the right people, who always helped me," Paulinho said.

"What I have to say to Corinthians is 'see you soon'. Pretty soon I'll be back, owing to everything you have done for me."

The statement from Corinthians thanked Paulinho for his contribution to the team, with the midfielder helping them win the Campeonato Brasileiro in 2011 and both the Copa Libertadores and the Club World Cup last year.

He scored 34 goals in 167 appearances for the club and was also instrumental in Brazil's 3-0 victory over Spain yesterday in the final of the Confederations Cup.

Spurs refused to comment

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