Flamengo confirm Paquetá’s return, hail it as a “historic move” | OneFootball

Flamengo confirmed on Wednesday afternoon the signing of midfielder Lucas Paquetá from West Ham, England. In a message on social media, the Rio de Janeiro club called the deal “a historic move.”

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The Rubro-Negro will pay 42 million euros for the player (about 260 million reais), making it the most expensive player purchase in the history of Brazilian football: 30% of the amount will be paid upfront and the rest will be paid in installments until 2028.

The expectation is that Paquetá will travel to Rio de Janeiro this Wednesday to sign a five-year contract with the Gávea club. Earlier in the morning, West Ham had already announced the player's release to finalize the last details with Flamengo.

Paquetá, who came up through Gávea’s youth system, played for Flamengo’s professional team between 2016 and 2018. In total, he played 95 matches, scored 18 goals, and provided seven assists. Before joining West Ham, the Brazilian also played for Milan in Italy and Lyon in France.

Read Flamengo’s statement

“Lucas Paquetá is coming back home. Coming back to Flamengo. A historic move. A milestone in the world football market, fitting for Flamengo’s stature. And this is only possible because so many people walk together. Thank you to our sponsors, who invest in Flamengo, believe in the project, and were part of the effort to make this return happen. Thank you to the Sócios-Torcedores, who strengthen the club every day. And, above all, thank you to the Rubro-Negra Nation, who push, believe, and turn dreams into reality. Paquetá is coming back. The prodigal son returns. And this moment is yours too.”

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