Filipe Luís lifts the lid on Flamengo’s move for Lucas Paquetá | OneFootball

Flamengo Coach Comments on Possible Return of Lucas Paquetá Before Classic Match

Flamengo and West Ham (ENG) have agreed on the transfer fees for Lucas Paquetá. Now, only a few details remain for the midfielder to return to the Rubro-Negro. However, Filipe Luís is dealing with reality and prefers not to fuel the anxiety of having the Ninho do Urubu's prodigy back.

— He is not yet a Flamengo player, he is a West Ham player. Until I am told otherwise, he remains a West Ham player, so maximum respect -, stated the Rubro-Negro coach to GETV, this Sunday (25), before the Fla-Flu match at Maracanã.

What Are the Details Separating Paquetá from Flamengo?

Currently, the only disagreement between Flamengo and West Ham is the payment method. This is because, while Fla wants to pay the amount in installments over three years, the English club seeks to receive the 41 million euros (about R$ 255 million) in just 18 months.

Is There a Timeline for the Midfielder's Arrival in Brazil?

According to journalist Cahê Mota, internally, Flamengo expects Paquetá's signing to be finalized in the coming days. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro is working on the idea that the midfielder will arrive in time to be available for the Supercopa Rei on Sunday (01).

What Happened in the Fla-Flu Match?

Under heavy rain and on a waterlogged pitch, Filipe Luís's team lost 2-1 to Fluminense. Serna and John Kennedy scored for the Tricolores, and Cebolinha scored for the Rubro-Negro.

What Is Flamengo's Next Match?

After the defeat in the classic, Flamengo will take the field this Wednesday (28) to face São Paulo in the first round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Morumbi.

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