Steve Bruce on Amadeu Paixao’s involvement at Sheffield Wednesday

Steve Bruce, the Sheffield Wednesday chief, has confirmed Amadeu Paixao remains a big part of the club's recruitment team.
By Dom Howson
Published 8th Mar 2019, 13:16 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2019, 13:23 BST
Amadeu Paixao, left, with Owls chairman Dejphon ChansiriAmadeu Paixao, left, with Owls chairman Dejphon Chansiri
Amadeu Paixao, left, with Owls chairman Dejphon Chansiri

Paixao, formerly an agent with Doyen Sports, has been a close adviser to Owls chairman Dejphon Chansiri for a number of years.

Some supporters blame Paixao for Wednesday's poor transfer business since Bruce's Hull team defeated Wednesday in the 2016 play-off final.

Amadeu Paixao, left, with Owls chairman Dejphon ChansiriAmadeu Paixao, left, with Owls chairman Dejphon Chansiri
Amadeu Paixao, left, with Owls chairman Dejphon Chansiri
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When asked about Paixao, Bruce, who recently brought in David Downes as head of recruitment and Dean Hughes as recruitment analyst from his former club Aston Villa, said: "Look, he (Paixao) is part of the club. He's part of the structure of the club - and if he can help us with someone…

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"But I think he's aware too that you can't know every player in the world - no matter how good you are.

"And I think he'll benefit from it too. We'll work together with it. He is part of the fabric of the club - there's no denying that. And if he can help us then great. The more eyes and ears you have the better."