Coluna do Fla
·15 January 2026
Abel Ferreira breaks silence on signing Thiago Almada and Jhon Arias

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·15 January 2026

Palmeiras defeated Santos 1-0 this Wednesday (14th), in the second round of the Campeonato Paulista. Right after the match, coach Abel Ferreira answered a question about the possible signings of Thiago Almada and Jhon Arias.
“Good question, but it will remain unanswered,” said Abel Ferreira, coach of Palmeiras. It’s worth noting that Flamengo also inquired about signing Jhon Arias and Thiago Almada. However, the Most Beloved shifted its focus to bringing back Lucas Paquetá.
Lucas Paquetá now prioritizes returning to Flamengo. For this reason, the midfielder is playing hardball and trying to secure a release from West Ham (ENG) to return to Brazilian football this season.
Flamengo has already agreed on all contractual details with Lucas Paquetá. The midfielder has settled on his salary and will sign a four-year contract with the Most Beloved. The focus now is to secure the player’s release from West Ham.
One of the reasons West Ham is reluctant to sell Lucas Paquetá is due to their situation in the Premier League. The London team has only three wins in 21 games and is at risk of relegation.
Despite this, Lucas Paquetá’s dream of returning to Flamengo is still on the table. The midfielder spoke with coach Nuno Espírito Santo to explain his desire to wear the Sacred Mantle. The coach understood the player’s wish and will talk to West Ham’s management to facilitate the midfielder’s transfer.
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