Goosebumps: Lucas Paquetá’s reaction as he joins Flamengo | OneFootball

Paquetá’s Wife Posted Video of the Moment the ‘Soap Opera’ Ended

The Flamengo fans couldn’t hide their anxiety over the signing of Lucas Paquetá in recent weeks. The feeling was mutual. The player himself was also eagerly awaiting the agreement between his beloved club and West Ham (ENG) so he could be announced at Mengão. On social media, the midfielder’s wife, Duda Fournier, posted a video capturing the exact moment the negotiations ended.

“So, are we going today, are we going today (to Rio de Janeiro)? Find a flight so we can go soon,” said Lucas Paquetá, speaking to one of his representatives in a video call. The midfielder, with a huge smile on his face, couldn’t hide his excitement at the end of the negotiations.

HOW DID THE FINAL HOURS OF NEGOTIATION GO?

While the negotiations had been going smoothly during the week, things took a dramatic turn on Tuesday (27th). That’s because West Ham (ENG) did not agree to the installment payment plan proposed by Flamengo, and the club’s board did not want to push things any further.

As a result, Flamengo went for an ‘all or nothing’ approach and increased their offer from 41.25 million euros to 42 million euros (from R$ 256 million to R$ 260 million at current exchange rates). West Ham finally gave the green light for Paquetá to travel to Rio de Janeiro, and the player reacted accordingly.

WHEN DOES PAQUETÁ ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO?

Paquetá will depart from London on Wednesday night (28th) and is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday morning (29th). Afterwards, the player will undergo medical exams and, if approved, will sign a five-year contract with his beloved team.

While Paquetá is traveling, Flamengo will take the field against São Paulo. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla. In addition, Globo will broadcast the first round match of the Brasileirão nationwide on free-to-air TV.

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