Deal struck! Lucas Paquetá reaches agreement with Flamengo

Now the final word rests with West Ham.

Details: According to renowned and reliable insider Fabrizio Romano on his X social media page, the 28-year-old West Ham attacking midfielder Lucas Paquetá has reached a transfer agreement with Brazilian side Flamengo.

It is reported that the decision now lies with West Ham, who must decide whether to let Paquetá leave or not. The player himself is pushing hard for the move to go through already in January.

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Lucas Paquetá joined West Ham in 2022 from Lyon for €43 million. He has made 139 appearances for the Hammers, scoring 23 goals and providing 15 assists. His current contract with West Ham runs until 2027, and his market value is estimated at €35 million by Transfermarkt.

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