With Bap in Brazil, Flamengo keep playing the waiting game in Paquetá saga | OneFootball

Flamengo set to formalize new offer for Lucas Paquetá

President Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, is back in Brazil after taking a vacation with his family in Europe. With this, Flamengo continues its ‘waiting game’ in the ongoing saga involving the signing of Lucas Paquetá.

Currently, Flamengo is seeking an agreement with West Ham (ENG) to finalize the signing of Lucas Paquetá. Despite this, everything is already settled between the Red and Black and the midfielder. In fact, the player's salary base, according to a report from Coluna do Fla, will be approximately 40% of what he currently earns at the English club.

What now?

Now, with Bap back, the expectation is that Flamengo will formalize the offer for Lucas Paquetá to West Ham. Last week, the player’s representatives spoke with the English club to get an idea of the acceptable values for the negotiation.

In the meantime, West Ham's current asking price is 45 million euros (R$ 281 million at the current exchange rate). However, Flamengo intends to reach 37 million (fixed) + 5 million (bonuses) euros, totaling 42 million (R$ 262 million).

It’s worth noting that, initially, Flamengo wanted to offer 30 million euros (R$ 189 million) + 5 million euros in bonuses. Later, the amount was raised to 35 million euros (R$ 220 million) + 5 million (bonuses).

What is the midfielder’s career path?

Lucas Paquetá was developed in the youth academy of Flamengo. In 2016, he was promoted to the professional squad and it didn’t take long for him to attract attention from clubs outside Brazil. As a result, after 95 matches, 18 goals, and seven assists, the player was transferred to Milan (ITA) in 2018.

During the 2020-2021 season, Milan transferred the player to Lyon (FRA). Thus, at the French club, Paquetá played in 80 matches, scoring 21 goals and providing 14 assists, totaling direct involvement in 35 goals.

Finally, Lyon transferred Paquetá to West Ham. With the English side, the player established himself as a starter and played in 139 matches, scoring 23 goals and providing 15 assists to his teammates.

In summary, it was during his time at West Ham that Paquetá experienced turbulent days after being accused of involvement with sports betting houses. Despite this, the courts cleared the Brazilian player, who can now freely negotiate his return to Flamengo.

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