Atletico sign defender Paulista from Valencia

By AFP
February 01, 2024

MADRID: Atletico Madrid confirmed the signing of Brazilian defender Gabriel Paulista from Valencia on Wednesday until the end of the season.

Brazilian defender Gabriel Paulista has joined Atletico Madrid from Valencia until the end of the season. — AFP/File
Brazilian defender Gabriel Paulista has joined Atletico Madrid from Valencia until the end of the season. — AFP/File

Valencia said the 33-year-old centre-back had “reached a deal to end his contract” with the club.

Paulista joined Valencia in 2017 from Premier League side Arsenal, playing 213 times for Los Che.

Atletico centre-back Jose Gimenez was injured against Valencia in the capital club’s 2-0 win on Sunday, and is expected to miss three weeks.