Lucas Paquetá reveals 2 reasons behind his return to Flamengo | OneFootball

What did Lucas Paquetá say about returning to Flamengo?

Flamengo introduced the third reinforcement for the 2026 season this Monday (02). It is Lucas Paquetá. In a press conference, the midfielder revealed two reasons that led him to return to the club.

— Well, first of all, I think it's impossible for me not to talk about happiness, because my decision was based on that. First of all, obviously, as Boto said, I had other opportunities to continue in Europe, even in England, and the reason I feel good and happy is what made me make this first decision to return to Flamengo -, he said, before concluding:

— Second, right? Because everyone knows how much I love this club, I grew up here, it's my home. And obviously, because of the moment the club is experiencing, financially as well. The results speak for themselves. Last year was an extremely victorious year. So that was something that made my eyes shine, making me want to be part of it. So I think it's the combination of these two things that made me make this decision -, he said.

For how long did Paquetá sign with Flamengo?

It's worth noting that Paquetá still had a contract with West Ham (ENG). However, the midfielder decided to set aside the bond with the English team to sign with Flamengo for five years, that is, until the end of 2030.

Is Paquetá available for Flamengo's next game?

With Lucas Paquetá available, Flamengo focuses its attention on the match against Internacional, on Wednesday (04). The match is scheduled for 7 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with live coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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