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From Atlético Mineiro’s perspective, the messaging surrounding Paulinho's future remains cautious. Officials have reiterated that while the player is seen as a valuable asset with a bright future, their current strategy hinges on receiving a superior offer that reflects Paulinho’s prowess. His reported high salary further complicates matters, especially since Atlético finds itself in a challenging position without a Libertadores spot next season.
An important point from Atlético's management is that with the absence of a continental competition, they are open to exploring transfer offers but require specificity in negotiations, aiming for figures between 20 to 25 million euros to even start discussions.