Ex-Flamengo boss honest about signing Lucas Paquetá: “His problem is…” | OneFootball

How are negotiations between Flamengo and Lucas Paquetá going?

Lucas Paquetá is the main target for Flamengo in this transfer window, aiming to strengthen the squad for 2026. Former coach of Mengão, who coached the midfielder at Rubro-Negro, Zé Ricardo analyzed the possible return of the player.

— It would be selfish of me to say that I was the one who developed him. Many professionals were involved. He is a talent. Technically, he has always been above average. His problem was physical, where he needed to improve. In the transition from youth to juniors, he made great progress — he said, before concluding:

— At the time, when I was his coach, he played in four positions, showing quality in all of them. At just 28 years old, he is at a great age, at the peak of his physical, technical, and emotional form. If he comes, he will arrive at his peak, in a World Cup year — Zé Ricardo concluded, in an interview with ‘Lance!’.

Has Flamengo made an offer to sign Lucas Paquetá?

With the intention of signing the player, Flamengo has already sent an offer to West Ham. Thus, Rubro-Negro offered 40 million euros (approximately R$ 250 million) for the midfielder. However, the English club is asking for 60 million euros (R$ 376 million) to negotiate the Brazilian.

Will Flamengo have a meeting with West Ham?

It is worth noting that the Flamengo board has scheduled a meeting with West Ham to discuss the negotiation for Lucas Paquetá. In this way, the parties will meet this Friday (16th), and Rubro-Negro hopes to make progress in signing the midfielder.

Has Flamengo reached an agreement with Paquetá?

Flamengo has, in fact, already reached an agreement with Lucas Paquetá regarding the contract details. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro board now needs to convince West Ham to negotiate the midfielder.

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