BRAGA fans vandalised the club president’s home after he sold their star striker to rivals Sporting.
Paulinho made the switch to the Portuguese giants for £14.4million on deadline day, making him Sporting’s record signing.
Braga president Antonio Salvador, middle, had his home vandalised by furious fans after selling Paulinho to Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The transfer fee could rise by a further £6.5m.
Braga brought in Colombian defender Cristian Borja and Slovenian striker Andrasz Sporar, on loan with an option to buy, in return.
And furious Braga supporters headed to Antonio Salvador’s house to vent their anger for sanctioning the deal.
A Bola in Portugal report the mob graffitied the home and left despicable messages for Salvador.
Paulinho, 28, arrived from Gil Vicente in 2017 and scored 63 goals in 153 appearances for the club.
He hit 25 last season and was on ten in 24 this term – including against Leicester in the Europa League – before his move.
Sporting sit top of the Primeira Liga, four points clear of Porto and nine ahead of Braga and Benfica.
Salvador’s decision to cash in on former Wolves target Paulinho in turn put an end to Liverpool’s pursuit of Braga defender David Carmo.
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The highly-rated Portuguese youth international defender, 21, has impressed under Carlos Carvalhal.
Reports state the Reds offered £3m as a loan fee with a further £17.5m in the summer to make the deal permanent.
But with Salvador unwilling to sell both star men and risk further fury from fans, Jurgen Klopp turned his attention to late arrivals Ozan Kabak and Ben Davies.
Paulinho scored 63 goals in 153 Braga appearances, including against Leicester in the Europa LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
