The Vasco midfielder was little used by Diniz, who preferred to give Thiago Mendes his chance in the final stretch of the 2025 season.
Paulinho Paula has attracted interest from Serie A clubs and is expected to be traded by Vasco da Gama. The midfielder’s contract ends on December 31 and his departure from Vasco is only a matter of time.
Paulinho has lost his place at Vasco, so the renewal of his contract is far from happening. The player was given few opportunities after the serious injury he suffered in early 2024. He was a big fan favorite and became a ‘forgotten’ name at Vasco.
Paulinho Paula reached his peak in 2023, when he played a key role in Vasco’s escape from relegation to Serie B. The midfielder scored in the last match, against Bragantino. From now on, your days in São Januário are numbered.
Paulinho’s team admits that there are inquiries from Serie A clubs. However, the player could also return to the Middle East, where he played from 2021 to 2023. Paulinho stood out at Al-Shabab and Al-Fayha, clubs in Saudi Arabia. The player thus attracted the attention of Vasco da Gama.
Paulinho started the 2025 season as Cruzmaltino’s starter, but he didn’t perform the football everyone expected and the arrival of Fernando Diniz put the midfielder on the bench. Athletes like Tchê Tchê and Matheus Carvalho were used more at Vasco.
Soon, Paulinho Paula will join Jean David, who is no longer part of the Vasco cast. Other departures should take place until the start of the Carioca Championship.
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