Reporter on Paquetá’s talks with Flamengo, predicts his future

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·27 janvier 2026

Reporter on Paquetá’s talks with Flamengo, predicts his future

Coluna do Fla Reporter Highlights Lucas Paquetá’s Idol Status at Flamengo

Flamengo is getting closer and closer to announcing the signing of Lucas Paquetá. A product of the club’s youth academy, the midfielder has chosen to ‘come back home.’ In the meantime, the player’s decision became a topic of discussion on the ‘Resenha’ show on Coluna do Fla TV, on YouTube.

In summary, during the show aired last Monday (26), reporter Rock Hudson praised Paquetá’s idol-like attitude. Furthermore, according to the journalist from Coluna do Fla, the midfielder has everything it takes to win important titles with the Sacred Mantle.

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— Idolatry is something that is built or lost. The making of an idol is not just about the titles you win. The building of idolatry is in your actions for the institution. And Lucas Paquetá’s attitude today, in my view, is that of an idol. Because how many have come through here, didn’t win titles, and are still idols to this day? — he asked, before adding: — So for me, Paquetá is an idol who has everything to become even greater. Fans need to understand that negotiations of this caliber, which only Flamengo can do in South America, tend to be complicated. It’s not easy. For comparison, Ronaldinho Gaúcho took a month and a half to be announced by Flamengo. Paquetá, if you count this period, hasn’t even been negotiating for 15 days yet — he concluded.

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How are the negotiations going?

Currently, Flamengo and West Ham are finalizing the last details for the deal to be completed. That’s because, in addition to the amount, the payment method has also been defined. In the meantime, most of the sum will be paid upfront.

However, Flamengo will pay the remaining agreed amount in installments over 18 months. It’s worth noting that Lucas Paquetá will sign with the Most Beloved for five seasons. Finally, according to Coluna do Fla’s report, the midfielder is expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro this Thursday (29).

What are the terms of the deal?

In summary, Flamengo has agreed on the exact amount to pay West Ham for Lucas Paquetá. Thus, the Most Beloved will pay 41.25 million euros (R$ 256 million at the current exchange rate) as a fixed amount for the player.

Previously, Flamengo had offered around 35 million euros (R$ millions) as a fixed amount, plus 5 million euros (R$ millions) in bonuses. However, West Ham did not accept the red-black club’s proposal, which was modified until both sides reached a satisfactory agreement.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.