Gabriel Paulista - eight things you need to know about Arsenal transfer target With Arsenal in talks to sign Villarreal centre-back, here is all you need to know about the Gunners potential new defender . BY JEREMY WILSON, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH. 1 The 24-year-old was born in São Paulo but graduated through Esporte Clube Vitórias youth set-up in Salvador. 2 The defender made his debut in the Brazilian top flight against Flamengo in 2010 when he still only 19. 3 He is primarily a right-sided centre-back but also has experience playing both right-back and left-back. 4 Was elected the best central defender of the Campeonato Baiano tournament that Vitoria won in 2013. 5 Moved to Villarreal in 2013 where he has signed a five year contract. He has helped the Spanish club to a 15-game unbeaten run, picking up 20 of the last 24 points. 6 His release clause is set at £15.25 million (20 millions euros). While Arsenal are already in talks to sign him, he has also attracted interest from Manchester United. 7 He has played in all 19 La Liga games this season for Villarreal, who have conceded only 17 goals in the league this season. 8 Paulista has never played for Brazil and so could only gain a work permit to play in England on appeal.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 07:25:23 +0000
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