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Paulinho staying at Guangzhou Evergrande after porn star indiscretions

Guangzhou Evergrande have denied reports that Paulinho will be leaving the club, despite recently promoting a betting company with a Japanese porn actress.

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The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has been subject to reported interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, despite only signing a new deal in January 2017 with the six-time Chinese Super League champions.

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The club, however, have dismissed reports of the Brazilian leaving the club after Paulinho was warned by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) earlier this month for starring in adverts alongside a Japanese porn star.

“We officially announce that Guangzhou Evergrande has never received an offer for Paulinho,” a club statement read.

“Paulinho signed a contract extension with Guangzhou Evergrande in January 2017 and is a key player in the club’s long-term plan.”

The midfielder, who insists he was unaware of the actress' occupation and was duped by the betting company, signed for Evergrande for €14 million from Spurs in June 2015, and his current deal runs until the end of the 2020 CSL season.

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“These transfer rumours are normal in the football industry,” Paulinho told Chinese media following Sunday’s win over Tianjin Teda.

“My agent must have received enquiries from European clubs.

“But I like where I am and I have been having a good time with my teammates and coaches. I’d like to stay here to win more titles.”

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