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Greatest Idol in Flamengo’s History Shares His Opinion on Lucas Paquetá’s Return

With each passing day, Lucas Paquetá’s return to the team that revealed the star seems closer. As such, the anticipation is high—even for Zico, the greatest idol in the history of Flamengo, who is eager to see the 28-year-old player don the Sacred Mantle once again.

— Great quality, the prodigal son returns home — Zico emphasized this Saturday (17), in a conversation with Paparazzo Rubro-Negro. The statement was made in Orlando, United States, the host city for the Zico Cup, which is organized for young talents.

Who Has Played in the Zico Cup?

— We see that a lot of people have come out of the Zico Cup. Vinícius Júnior played in this competition, Talles Magno, Guga from Fluminense, Gilberto. So, these guys show up and today, back in Brazil, scouts from the big teams are there — said the “Galinho de Quintino.”

How Are Negotiations for Paquetá Going?

This Saturday (17), West Ham (ENG) faced Tottenham (ENG) away, in the English Premier League. However, Lucas Paquetá did not play, as the midfielder is in negotiations to return to Flamengo this January.

Thus, Flamengo is willing to pay 40 million euros (R$ 250 million at the current exchange rate) to West Ham to sign Lucas Paquetá. The Brazilian national team midfielder, on the other hand, has already agreed to the contractual terms with the red-and-black club.

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