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Flamengo is Close to Finalizing the Signing of Lucas Paquetá

Flamengo is very close to concluding the signing of midfielder Lucas Paquetá from West Ham (ENG). The club, affectionately known as O Mais Querido, made a lower offer compared to the bids from Chelsea (ENG) and Aston Villa (ENG), but the player's desire was decisive.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the offer of 41.25 million euros (R$ 255.9 million at the current exchange rate) is lower than the bids from the two English teams. However, Lucas Paquetá did not want to leave West Ham at the time and has now requested to join the red-and-black team, facilitating a positive outcome.

HOW WERE THE RIVALS' OFFERS?

Aston Villa made an offer to West Ham for Lucas Paquetá in June last year. The team offered 47 million pounds (R$ 344.8 million at the exchange rate at the time). However, the midfielder did not want to leave the club and ended up staying.

On the other hand, Chelsea offered 30 million euros (R$ 186 million at the current exchange rate) in this transfer window. Additionally, the London blue team included goalkeeper Jorgensen and the loan of defender Axel Disasi until June 2026.

HOW IS THE NEGOTIATION WITH FLAMENGO?

Flamengo has agreed on the amount with West Ham for Lucas Paquetá. Finally, the red-and-black team is now negotiating the payment terms. O Mais Querido wants to pay in installments over three years. However, the English club wants to receive the payment in 18 months.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

While the management tries to close the deal for Lucas Paquetá, the Flamengo squad remains focused on the season's commitments. Thus, Mengão faces Fluminense this Sunday (25), at 6 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the Carioca.

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