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What was Lucas Paquetá’s reaction when he found out about the agreement with Flamengo?

Flamengo made the biggest investment in its history at the start of 2026 by bringing back Lucas Paquetá. The player, who had wanted to wear the Manto Sagrado again, was moved when he learned of the deal between Mengão and West Ham (ENG).

The documentary ‘Convocadas’, produced by Globo, captured the moment when Duda Fournier, wife of Paquetá, found out about the agreement between Flamengo and West Ham and called the midfielder. As a result, the player answered the call emotional and broke down in tears inside a car.

Watch the video of Lucas Paquetá’s reaction:

Why was Paquetá emotional when he found out he would return to Flamengo?

Lucas Paquetá went through a turbulent period in Europe. That’s because the midfielder was charged in May 2024 for alleged involvement in a betting scheme. The English Football Association accused the player of violating conduct rules related to sports betting. According to the report, the athlete manipulated outcomes in four Premier League matches.

The FA even requested that the player be banned, but the Regulatory Commission concluded that there was not enough evidence. Therefore, with the decision announced on July 31, 2025, Paquetá returned to playing normally and got back on the pitch with the case closed.

When did Paquetá return to Flamengo?

Even after being cleared, Lucas Paquetá did not feel comfortable continuing in English football and therefore asked to return to Flamengo. As a result, after weeks of negotiations, the Rubro-Negro paid 42 million euros (R$ 245.6 million) to West Ham (ENG) to sign the midfielder in January this year.

In addition, Lucas Paquetá and Flamengo agreed to a five-year contract, that is, until 2031. Since returning to Fla, the midfielder has played 24 matches and scored eight goals. The player’s good form also earned him a call-up for the 2026 World Cup

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