Last week, we covered claims from Brazil which stated Lucas Paquetá is going through a difficult period at West Ham United.
His own struggles and the Hammers’ poor run, coupled with the ongoing case against him for allegedly breaching the FA’s betting rules, have impacted his performances.
Journalist Fabrício Lopes, relayed by Bolavip Brasil, says Paquetá is looking to leave West Ham in the summer window.
The Brazil international’s trial for his alleged involvement in betting has been postponed. A few clubs remain in the background, looking at the possibility of securing his services, and are waiting for the verdict before making advances.
Flamengo are one of them and are dreaming of bringing their former player back to the club in the next window.
The attacking midfielder is a product of the Brazilian club’s youth system and spent three years with their senior team before joining AC Milan in 2019. Flamengo are aiming to sign him on loan.
Lopes claims Flamengo sporting director José Boto is ‘counting on the willingness’ of the West Ham player’s agent. His camp feels a move back to his old club could give him a ‘lifeline’ after ‘all the controversies that have plagued him’.
The former Lyon man will agree to take a pay cut to return to Brazil in the next window. He earns €634,000 per month with the Hammers while Flamengo’s highest paid player, Bruno Henrique, earns €265,515 per month.
In other words, Paquetá needs to drastically reduce his salary to secure a return to his former club.
Flamengo’s board are aware of this and would be waiting for the judgement on his case to make an approach. West Ham, for their part, would be willing to negotiate his transfer.
