Journalist speaks out: rivals uneasy as Flamengo sign Lucas Paquetá | OneFootball

Flamengo is expected to finalize the signing of Lucas Paquetá in the coming days

Flamengo is very close to completing the signing of midfielder Lucas Paquetá from West Ham (ENG). Amidst this, journalist Casimiro Miguel, owner of CazéTV and a Vasco fan, revealed that the negotiation bothers rivals due to the strength of Mengão.

— Paquetá has the obligation to be the best player in the Brasileirão. But that doesn't necessarily mean it will happen. He will be just another piece of Flamengo's great ensemble. The truth is, to be honest, this bothers the rivals. The Rubro-Negro has a super team, won the Libertadores and the Brasileirão, and is now signing a player from the Brazilian National Team — said Casimiro Miguel.

— This for an extravagant amount. It bothers. That's the truth. It bothers me. I wish Vasco could reach this level at some point. Hopefully, it will. People will try to undermine Paquetá, but that doesn't match reality. I think he will be one of the best midfielders in the championship — concluded the journalist.

WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE NEGOTIATION?

Flamengo is close to finalizing the signing of Lucas Paquetá for 41 million euros (R$ 256 million at the current exchange rate). Mengo is just a few details away from closing the deal with the English team for the Brazilian National Team midfielder. Only a few formal terms remain for the conclusion.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, still without Lucas Paquetá, Flamengo debuts in the Brazilian Championship this Wednesday (28). O Mais Querido faces São Paulo at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Morumbi. In this way, Coluna do Fla brings all the information.

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