What Scolari thinks about Barcelona's interest in Paulinho
The Brazilian coach wants to keep his compatriot at Guangzhou
Paulinho is a vital piece of the puzzle for Scolari in China
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari relies on him and is not happy about the idea of losing him at a key moment in the season, with the Asian Champions League quarter-finals about to start.
There will be no surprises in the price. Barcelona are conscious that Guangzhou will ask for 40 million euros - his release fee clause.
Scolari said: "His release clause is 40 million euros and none of the Chinese clubs will let their key players go because it would be difficult and expensive to find a replacement due to the new rules."
Paulinho previously said: "(Barcelona) contacted my agent. There is an offer, but in life and also in my career I find myself at a very happy stage now. When you are at such a stage, it's difficult to make a decision.
"I need to weigh many things and then make up my mind. One of the critical factors is my happiness. I think firstly my wife and I are very happy in China, we like it here and we like the people."
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