Mito Hollyhock have announced the arrival of defender Paulao on a season-long loan from Consadole Sapporo.
The 27-year-old, who spent the 2016 season on loan at Fukushima United, made 18 appearances in the MEIJI YASUDA J3 League.
“I’m happy to receive an opportunity to play in the J2 League,” Paulao commented.
“We are all readying our condition for the upcoming season so I hope our fans will believe in us and continue to give their support.”