Flamengo are reportedly interested in re-signing 28-year-old Brazilian international Lucas Paqueta from West Ham United this month.
Flamengo have offered £36.5 million to sign Lucas Paqueta, and they hope to complete the deal before Thursday, according to Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol. They will face Sao Paulo in the opening game of the 2026 season, and they hope to sign the 28-year-old before the game.
The Brazilian international has already indicated that he wants to rejoin his former club, and it will be interesting to see if the two clubs can finalise the agreement quickly. West Ham are unlikely to be able to hold onto him against his wishes. It seems that the deal is now close to completion. It will be interesting to see if the London club can find a quality replacement.
The former AC Milan playmaker has been a key player for them since joining West Ham, and his departure will be a blow. The Hammers are currently fighting for survival in the Premier League, and they would have hoped to keep a key player at the club until the end of the season. However, it seems that a move in January is now very close.
Paqueta wants the move completed
The Brazilian international wants to return to his homeland, and he will look to complete the move quickly so he can sort out his future and focus on his football once again. There is no doubt that he is a quality player, and a return to Brazil is quite surprising at this stage of his career. He could have joined a bigger club in Europe if he wanted.
Meanwhile, signing Paqueta would be a major coup for Flamengo. They will hope that the player can make an immediate impact and establish himself as a key player for the team. The 28-year-old will also look to return to South America and win some trophies with the Brazilian club.
West Ham should do everything in their power to bring in a quality replacement before the window closes. They are fighting for survival, and every little detail could have a huge consequence.