West Ham risks losing a lot if Paquetá faces lifetime ban

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá is anxiously awaiting the results of the Football Association's investigation regarding his potential lifetime suspension. If the outcome is unfavorable, the consequences will impact both the player and the club.

Details: According to Football Insider, West Ham is aware that losing Paquetá due to suspension means not only losing a player but also losing financially, as the ban would prevent them from selling him. Moreover, there would be no compensation for the 43 million euros spent on acquiring Paquetá from Lyon in August 2022.

Reminder: The Football Association is set to begin hearings on Paquetá's alleged deliberate yellow card offenses in four Premier League matches in March. The hearings will last three weeks, and the Brazilian midfielder will not be suspended during the proceedings .