Paquetá to Flamengo: Boto reveals what’s missing to seal the deal | OneFootball

Boto revealed that there has been progress in the latest talks, but urged caution to the fans

Flamengo remains in active and intense negotiations with West Ham (ENG) to finalize the signing of midfielder Lucas Paquetá. This Wednesday (21), during the pre-match against Vasco, José Boto, Flamengo’s sporting director, revealed that there has been progress, but that it is a difficult deal.

— This is the first and last time I will speak about it. We really want to have Paquetá and he really wants to come. In negotiations, there is always a third party, and this third party is not very convinced about selling Paquetá. We have made significant progress, but it is a very difficult deal. The amounts involved and the player are of a very high level — began José Boto, in an interview with GETV.

— We have to be patient when negotiating with West Ham. It’s not just Brazilian clubs that pay in installments. All clubs in the world pay in installments. There are a series of negotiations that take time. We wanted Paquetá here already and we are working hard to make it happen. The main obstacle is financial. The amounts are high, which we have already significantly reduced. But there’s the payment method… he’s a top-level player and it’s not easy. But I am an optimist by nature — concluded the Portuguese director.

WHAT’S THE CONTEXT?

Flamengo has been holding talks and meetings with West Ham to seek a positive outcome for Lucas Paquetá. In fact, the midfielder wants to return to the club and has already agreed on contract details for his return.

Thus, Flamengo offered 35 million euros (R$ 217 million at the current exchange rate) to West Ham for Lucas Paquetá. However, the English club continues to make negotiations difficult. Therefore, new rounds of talks are expected in the coming days.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

While the board tries to sign Lucas Paquetá, the Flamengo squad remains focused on the season. O Mais Querido faces Vasco this Wednesday (21), at Maracanã, for the third round of the Campeonato Carioca, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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