Brazil defensive midfielder Paulinho is joining Tottenham from Brazilian club Corinthians.
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Official details on the transfer were not disclosed, but local media say Tottenham is paying ?20 million to sign Paulinho on a four-year contract. That was the amount in the buyout clause established by Corinthians when it extended the player's contract until 2015.
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Paulinho was voted the third-best player at the Confederations Cup, behind Brazil teammate Neymar and Andres Iniesta of Spain.
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Paulinho scored two goals in the World Cup warm-up tournament, including the winner in Brazil's 2-1 win over Uruguay in the semifinals.
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Paulinho helped Corinthians win the Brazilian league in 2011 and the Copa Libertadores and the Club World Cup in 2012. He scored 34 goals in 167 matches.