Globo journalist tells Paquetá to find another club instead of Flamengo | OneFootball

Paquetá expressed the desire to return to Flamengo, but West Ham (ENG) is not making it easy

The midfielder Lucas Paquetá wants to return to Flamengo for several reasons. The former Flamengo player, for example, aims to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup. However, commentator Ana Thaís from Grupo Globo believes the player had better alternatives.

— Perhaps Paquetá could go to another club and choose to return to Brazil, because what happened to the athlete in recent years was very heavy (…) For the potential the player has, returning to Brazil? Not that it's a demerit, but we saw other possibilities for Paquetá -, said the journalist, this Saturday (17), on SporTV.

Did Paquetá have other options besides Flamengo?

The midfielder indeed had proposals to stay in Europe. However, Flamengo currently offers the same visibility as a European club for a professional to reach the Brazilian National Team. In the Old Continent, however, the athlete faces external pressure even after being acquitted of sports manipulation accusations.

How much does Flamengo intend to pay for Lucas Paquetá?

According to the report by Coluna do Fla, Flamengo intends to spend 40 million euros (R$ 252 million). Of the total, 35 million euros (R$ 218.4 million) will be fixed and 5 million euros (R$ 31.2 million) in performance bonuses.

Has Paquetá agreed on details with Flamengo?

As mentioned, Lucas Paquetá's priority is to return to Rubro-Negro. Thus, the midfielder has agreed on the salary terms and will sign a four-year contract with the Most Beloved. The focus now is to secure his release from West Ham (ENG).

What is Flamengo's next match?

While negotiating Paquetá's signing, Flamengo is focusing on the match against Volta Redonda, this Saturday (17), for the second round of the Campeonato Carioca. The game is scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium.

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