Mirassol Futebol Clube confirmed Paulinho's stay for the 2026 season. The football executive ended speculation about a possible move to Corinthians, a club where he is an idol as a player. Paulinho admitted that he had already received offers to leave the club, but said he is very grateful for the opportunity he received at the club. He will also be responsible for taking care of Mirassol's youth categories. The director, who has been at Mirassol since the end of 2024, has as his mission to take the club to a Copa Sudamericana. Walking alongside the club, Paulinho believes he still has a lot to do. He talked to the board and they asked him to take care of the youth team as well. Paulinho gives a lot of importance to the youth team, I'm here at the training center all day, I was at the debut, I'm here every day, always looking at some kids, many of them already training with the professionals. Mirassol really has to be a youth team club, that he sees the professional and that he really plays football. Mirassol's youth category has to play football too, because I think the club already says that, the philosophy, the methodology. But Paulinho's focus is on the present, and he's working hard to make sure the club has a successful season. So, the fans can expect a lot from the team in the coming months. And with Paulinho at the helm, they can be sure that the club will always be working towards its goals.