Ex-Bayer Leverkusen winger Paulinho sets for Palmeiras move

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Former Bayer Leverkusen winger Paulinho is close to joining Palmeiras from Brazilian Serie A rivals Atletico Mineiro, according to media reports.

Palmeiras have agreed to pay 18 million euros (about 18.65 million U.S. dollars) to secure the 24-year-old on a long-term contract, Globo Esporte reported on Thursday.

The Sao Paulo club also offered to include two players as