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Flamengo makes the most expensive signing in Brasileirão history by bringing Paquetá from West Ham (ENG)

The Brasileirão is currently the third most valuable league in the world. Thus, Flamengo is mainly responsible for the Brazilian Championship's position in the ranking. That’s because the Most Beloved made the most expensive signing in history by bringing Lucas Paquetá back.

In the January transfer window, according to Transfermarkt, teams from the Brasileirão invested 201.5 million euros (R$ 1.25 billion). The most valuable league is the English one, with investments of 453 million euros (R$ 2.80 billion).

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But how did Flamengo contribute to the Brasileirão?

In addition to the amounts invested in the signings of Vitão and Andrew, the Rubro-Negro is paying R$ 260 million to West Ham (ENG) for Lucas Paquetá. Thus, these amounts represent the most expensive signing in the history of Brazilian football.

So, has the transfer window already closed?

Actually, only the transfer window in Europe has closed. The signing period for Brazilian football, however, only ends on March 3rd.

Does Flamengo intend to sign anyone else?

After frustration in trying to sign Kaio Jorge and Taty Castellanos, the Rubro-Negro continues searching for a forward to compete for a spot with Pedro. However, José Boto states that he does not intend to sign just any player.

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