Coluna do Fla
·18 February 2026
Flamengo idol teases Lucas Paquetá after his return to the club

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·18 February 2026

Flamengo made the biggest investment in the club’s history during this transfer window, by bringing Lucas Paquetá back to the team. The new number 20 has already scored his first goal wearing the Sacred Mantle. A historic idol of Mengo, Mozer praised the midfielder and offered some advice about his attitude on a daily basis.
— I really like Paquetá, I think he’s an excellent player and I can give him some advice. Be a great example of what you learned over there in England. That’s it. Help your coach, do everything he asks you to do, and we’ll be satisfied with his return — he said, before concluding:
— I think every player, in the current scenario, would like to play for Flamengo. But all of them who have been abroad should come back and be an example of what they learned out there. But for most, it doesn’t happen that way — Mozer concluded, in an interview with ‘Flamengo TV’.
After wearing the West Ham (ENG) shirt for more than three years, Lucas Paquetá asked to return to Flamengo. Thus, the red-black board moved quickly and reached an agreement with the English club. So, the player arrived at Mengão to add quality and experience to the squad.
Lucas Paquetá has already played in a final since returning to Flamengo. The Rubro-Negro, however, ended up being defeated by Corinthians 2-0 in the Supercopa do Brasil. Now, the number 20 turns his focus to the Recopa Sudamericana, aiming to win a title with the Sacred Mantle.
With Lucas Paquetá available, Flamengo begins its campaign in the Recopa Sudamericana. This Thursday (19th), Filipe Luís’ team visits Lanús (ARG) at the Néstor Díaz Pérez stadium, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), for the first leg of the continental final.
As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Lanús, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Recopa match.
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