Flamengo idol urges Lucas Paquetá to come home as club schedule talks with West Ham | OneFootball

Flamengo are pushing to bring Lucas Paquetá back and, with an agreement in place with the player, must now convince West Ham to negotiate this window. Club legend Athirson has sent the midfielder a message as supporters wait for news.

“I had the pleasure of leaving Flamengo a few times and being able to come home again. That feeling of returning home has no price if you dream of wearing the sacred shirt again. It applies to every player brought through the club who left early to build an international career,” he told Lance!.

“Paquetá is looking to find more joy, be closer to his family and also closer to the Brazil national team, the World Cup is around the corner and he knows it is vital to be in the shop window. Without doubt, it will be fundamental for him if it really materialises.”

West Ham are struggling in 2025/26, sitting in the Premier League relegation zone, seven points behind 17th. Lucas Paquetá has told the club he wants to return to Brazil in this window.

Flamengo is his priority, given he came through their academy. He has rejected offers from Chelsea, Aston Villa and Tottenham to pursue the move.

Flamengo have scheduled a meeting with West Ham on Friday 16, and are expected to submit a formal bid.

Source: Coluna Do Fla