Spanish paper reacts to Lucas Paquetá signing: "Flamengo are kings" | OneFootball

What did the newspaper 'Marca' say about Paquetá's signing by Flamengo?

Lucas Paquetá is the third reinforcement for Flamengo for the 2026 season. The midfielder is set to arrive in Rio de Janeiro this Thursday (29). Thus, the Spanish newspaper ‘Marca’ commented on the arrival of the player at the Most Beloved.

“Recently, the Brasileirão has emerged as an unexpected player that is altering the normal flow in the transfer market. They not only sell for astronomical amounts but are also signing for amounts never seen before, which have made them the absolute dominator of the Libertadores,” it said, before concluding:

“In this sense, Filipe Luís's Flamengo is king. And they broke the bank to sign Lucas Paquetá from West Ham. For Flamengo, this is undoubtedly a high-quality signing that only reinforces the goal of repeating last season's victorious campaign,” concluded the Spanish newspaper.

What are the details of Flamengo's negotiation for Lucas Paquetá?

Lucas Paquetá arrives in Rio de Janeiro this Thursday (29) and will sign a five-year contract with Flamengo. To sign the midfielder, the Rubro-Negro will disburse 42 million euros (R$ 260 million), with part paid upfront and the rest in installments until 2028.

Thus, Lucas Paquetá has become the most expensive signing in the history of Brazilian football. Previously, Gerson held the top spot in the ranking, with the transfer from Zenit (RUS) to Cruzeiro for 27 million euros (about R$ 169 million).

What is Flamengo's next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo is preparing for the next match of the season, against São Paulo. The game takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at MorumBIS, for the first round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the game between Flamengo and São Paulo, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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