Lucas Paquetá turns down surprise West Ham offer amid Flamengo talks | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá refused an official farewell at West Ham (ENG)

Flamengo continues to hold meetings with West Ham (ENG) to finalize the signing of midfielder Lucas Paquetá this January. Amid the negotiations, the Brazilian national team player declined an official farewell from the English club in order to speed up his return to the country.

According to information from journalist Pablo Rua, Lucas Paquetá reaffirmed to West Ham that he no longer wishes to play for the English club. Thus, the midfielder, who came up through the ranks at Flamengo, aims to finalize all the details to complete his transfer to Mengão.

Now, Lucas is waiting for president Luiz Eduardo Baptista to return to Brazil this Sunday (18). The rubro-negro president will meet with José Boto to define the payment method for the new proposal that will be sent to West Ham.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND WEST HAM?

According to a report from Coluna do Fla, Flamengo intends to pay 40 million euros (R$ 252 million). Of this amount, 35 million euros (R$ 218 million) will be fixed and 5 million euros (R$ 31 million) will be in bonuses based on goals.

It is worth mentioning that Lucas Paquetá has already agreed on his salary terms and will sign a four-year contract with Flamengo. Therefore, the rubro-negro board is now focused on securing his release from West Ham amid the ongoing negotiations.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

While the Flamengo board works to close the deal for Lucas Paquetá, the rubro-negro team takes the field this Saturday (17). O Mais Querido, with their under-20 squad, faces Volta Redonda at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Raulino de Oliveira.

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