Fluminense idol hails possible Paquetá signing: "Flamengo don’t mess about" | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá and Flamengo reach a verbal agreement, but West Ham (ENG) makes things difficult

The possible return of Lucas Paquetá to Flamengo is causing concern among some rivals and impressing some commentators. Former player Felipe Melo, idol of Fluminense, states that finalizing the deal would mean strengthening the red-and-black squad with a player of “world-class level.”

— Flamengo doesn’t play around. 35 million (euros) for Paquetá. The team is already a machine, and now they’re bringing in another guy of this caliber. Let me tell you something, okay? The other teams that want to go head-to-head really need to strengthen themselves — said Felipe Melo.

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During the video, published on the former athlete’s social media, Felipe Melo mentions Real Madrid (ESP) and points to a possible hegemony. That’s because Flamengo has just won their fourth Libertadores title, but could become five-time champions according to the Fluminense idol.