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Neymar congratulates Paulinho on Barcelona move as fellow Brazilian completes unlikely swap

Tottenham flop has sensationally joined one of the world's biggest clubs in a £36.5m switch just two years after joining Guangzhou Evergrande

BARCELONA stunned the football world when they signed Paulinho - but Neymar approves at least.

The Catalans made the Tottenham flop their first signing since netting a £198million windfall from Paris Saint-Germain.

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 Paulinho has been on form in China but now must step up a gear
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Paulinho has been on form in China but now must step up a gearCredit: Rex Features

Fans were underwhelmed at best by the £36.5m capture but Neymar took to Instagram to congratulate his fellow Brazilian.

Alongside a picture of the two of them, he wrote "Brother, all the fortunes of the world for you ... I hope you are as happy as I was."

Paulinho is set to be unveiled on Thursday - a day after the return leg of the Super Cup.

Real Madrid hold a 3-1 advantage from the Nou Camp as Barca struggled in Neymar's absence but will be without Cristiano Ronaldo after his five-match ban.

Barcelona are set to continue spending after Gerard Deulofeu took Neymar's spot for the defeat against their bitter rivals.

They are chasing a £90m deal for Dortmund flier Ousmane Dembele, while Philippe Coutinho is another top target.

 Paulinho has come a long way since his Spurs spell
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Paulinho has come a long way since his Spurs spellCredit: Getty
 Neymar was quick to congratulate Brazil team-mate Paulinho
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Neymar was quick to congratulate Brazil team-mate PaulinhoCredit: AP:Associated Press

Liverpool have been fighting to keep the Brazilian and are holding firm despite their star playmaker handing in a transfer request.

But after he was left out of the squad for the trip to Hoffenheim, Coutinho looks to be edging closer to a move.

 Neymar scored on his PSG debut and will look to continue to prove his value
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Neymar scored on his PSG debut and will look to continue to prove his valueCredit: Rex Features

Until then however, Paulinho will try and complete an incredible journey from White Hart Lane benchwarmer to Nou Camp star - via China.


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