English journalist stunned by Lucas Paquetá’s move to Flamengo | OneFootball

How Much Will Flamengo Pay to Sign Lucas Paquetá?

Flamengo is close to announcing the signing of Lucas Paquetá. To make this happen, the Rubro-Negro will shell out €41.25 million (R$256 million at the current exchange rate) to West Ham (ENG). Amid the midfielder’s return, English journalist Kavel Solhekol was ‘astonished’ by the power of the Rubro-Negro.

— They are champions of Brazil, champions of South America, they are one of the biggest clubs in the world. I think their revenue increased by 20, 25% last year. So, they are as rich as some Premier League clubs. Their revenue is in euros. They make a lot of money from selling players -, he said, before concluding:

— They also played in the Club World Cup, beat Chelsea 3-1. They reached the second round (knockout stage) of the World Cup and made a lot of money. They are richer than people think -, concluded the journalist, on the ‘Sky Sports‘ program.

Will Paquetá Make History in Brazilian Football?

Yes! If the deal goes through, Lucas Paquetá will become the most expensive signing in the history of Brazilian football. Up to now, the top spot in the ranking is held by Gerson, who transferred from Zenit (RUS) to Cruzeiro for €27 million (about R$169 million).

What Is Left for the Deal to Be Finalized?

At this moment, Flamengo and West Ham are ironing out the final details for the deal to be completed. That’s because the payment method has also been defined. Thus, most of the amount will be paid upfront.

However, Flamengo and West Ham still need to reach an agreement regarding the payment schedule for the installments. In addition, Lucas Paquetá will sign with the Most Beloved for five seasons, that is, until the end of 2030.

When Is Flamengo’s Next Match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (28) to face São Paulo. Furthermore, the match will take place at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at MorumBIS, for the first round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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

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