Bap hails Flamengo’s Paquetá deal: “Unprecedented in South America” | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá is set to be Flamengo’s third reinforcement for 2026

Flamengo is close to finalizing the signing of midfielder Lucas Paquetá from West Ham (ENG). After progress in negotiations, the red-black president, Bap, commented on Mengão’s strength in signing such an expensive player from the Brazilian National Team.

— I am focusing all my energy on overcoming this obstacle. If it can be resolved in the next hour, great; if not, then in two or three hours… we started with weekly contacts, then closer, then daily, and now we’re in touch every hour to adjust one thing or another, he said, before adding:

— But I can’t say exactly how long this will take. There’s always the other side, West Ham’s needs. We’re trying to see how we can adjust our ability to honor what we’re committing to. Let’s be clear: this is a transaction never before done in South America, and we value our word and the commitments we make, he concluded.

WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE NEGOTIATION BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND WEST HAM?

After lengthy negotiations, Flamengo is close to signing Lucas Paquetá. That’s because the red-black team has agreed on the figures with the English club. Thus, they will pay 41.25 million euros (R$ 255.9 million at the current exchange rate) with no bonuses.

Now, Flamengo and West Ham are down to the final details of an agreement for Lucas Paquetá. O Mais Querido wants the amount to be paid in installments over three years. On the other hand, the English club demands payment within 18 months.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

While the Flamengo board seeks an agreement for Lucas Paquetá, the red-black squad is focused on the Campeonato Carioca. O Mais Querido faces Fluminense this Sunday (25th), at 6pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the fourth round.

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