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What is the situation of Lucas Paquetá at West Ham (ENG)?

The Rubro-Negro fans are counting down the days until the announcement of Lucas Paquetá’s signing. Although there is already an agreement with the midfielder, Flamengo still needs to convince West Ham (ENG) to negotiate the player. A beloved idol of the Most Beloved, Athirson sent a message to the Ninho’s homegrown talent.

— I had the pleasure of leaving Flamengo a few times and being able to return home. So, this pleasure of coming back home is priceless, especially if you dream of wearing the sacred mantle again. This is true for all players who were raised at the club and left early to build their international careers — he said, before concluding:

— Today, Paquetá is looking to bring more joy to himself, to be closer to his family, and also to be closer to the Brazilian National Team. The World Cup is just around the corner, and he knows how important it is to be in the spotlight. Without a doubt, it will be fundamental for him if it really happens — he concluded, in an interview with ‘Lance!’.

Does Lucas Paquetá want to return to Flamengo?

West Ham is not having an easy time in the 2025/26 season. After all, the London club is in the relegation zone of the Premier League, seven points away from 17th place. Thus, Lucas Paquetá has informed the team that he wants to return to Brazil in this transfer window.

Flamengo is, in fact, Lucas Paquetá’s top priority, since the player came up through the youth ranks of the Rubro-Negro. The midfielder even turned down offers from Chelsea (ENG), Aston Villa (ENG), and Tottenham (ENG) to return to Mengão.

Will Flamengo have a meeting with West Ham?

It’s worth noting that the Flamengo board has scheduled a meeting with West Ham to discuss the negotiations for Lucas Paquetá. The parties will meet this Friday (16), and the Rubro-Negro is expected to present an official proposal for the player.

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