Atlético Madrid 
Besiktas 
- 21 July
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Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) on X
🚨⚪️⚫️ Besiktas have sealed deal to sign Gabriel Paulista from Atlético Madrid, done and set to be completed. Salary over €2m and medical booked for the defender.
Will Gabriel Paulista leave Atlético Madrid and join Besiktas?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Gabriel Paulista's transfer to Besiktas, as reports suggest a 63% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Gabriel Paulista has few opportunities to further develop within this Besiktas squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
- Besiktas has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Gabriel Paulista (35).
- Besiktas has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Gabriel Paulista.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few better competitors for position (Daniel Amartey, Joe Worrall)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Daniel Amartey, Joe Worrall)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Little chance of further development
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Potential star player in position on team (Daniel Amartey, Joe Worrall)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Daniel Amartey, Joe Worrall)
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Key player as direct competitor (Daniel Amartey, Joe Worrall)
Alternatives of Besiktas
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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66.1
67.2
|
Youssouf Ndayishimiye |
 Nice
|
€8.4M |
|
66.1
66.6
|
Clinton Mata |
 Lyon
|
€2M |
|
66.0
67.0
|
Rasmus Nicolaisen |
 Toulouse
|
€3.2M |
|
66.0
66.0
|
Jordan Lefort |
 Angers
|
€1.3M |
|
65.9
75.0
|
Jair Cunha |
 N. Forest
|
€16.4M |
|
65.8
70.3
|
Robin Hranac |
 Hoffenheim
|
€2.4M |
|
65.8
70.2
|
Bamo Meité |
 Marseille
|
€5.5M |
|
65.7
66.5
|
Fabrício Bruno |
 Cruzeiro
|
€12.1M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil van Dijk | 20-07-2026 | Report | |
| Mohamed Salah | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Leandro Trossard | 01-07-2026 | Report | |
| Alexander Sørloth | 05-06-2026 | Report | |
| Joe Gomez | 27-05-2026 | Report | |
| Wout Weghorst | 15-05-2026 | Report | |
| Altay Bayındır | 20-03-2026 | Report | |
| Illan Meslier | 04-02-2026 | Report |
Gabriel Paulista
D (C)
Skill: 63.1
Pot: 63.1
Team
Corinthians
Corinthians
Contracted Until
31 Dec 27
ETV
€0.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.5M – €0.8M
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Who is Gabriel Paulista?
Gabriel Paulista (BRA) is a a stopper and currently plays for Corinthians. Gabriel Paulista is 35 years old (1990/11/26) and he is 185cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 5. Gabriel Paulista has also been used as a ball playing defender and as a ball winning defender.
Gabriel Paulista's current transfer value is between €0.5M and €0.8M. His last transfer was from Besiktas to Corinthians in 2026. Corinthians got Gabriel Paulista for free.
Gabriel Paulista latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
