"West Ham had been open to a deal that would have seen the Brazil international remain at the London Stadium on loan for the rest of the season, but Flamengo pushed for a permanent move and have agreed a contract until December 2030. Paqueta, who had 18 months remaining on his Hammers contract, has played 18 times in the Premier League this season and scored four goals."
""For me, Lucas is a special player, a special person, he's a number 10," he added. "I think everything could be different, but the circumstances are what they are. "He wanted to go to Brazil, and you keep moving, knowing that he's special person and special player and we wish him all the best. Last summer, Paqueta was cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission - almost two years after the Football Association launched an investigation into him."
Lucas Paqueta has rejoined Flamengo from West Ham in a permanent transfer worth more than 41m euros and has signed a contract until December 2030. The 28-year-old came through Flamengo's youth system and moved to West Ham from Lyon in 2022. He made 139 appearances for West Ham, scoring 23 goals and providing 15 assists. Paqueta played 18 Premier League matches this season, scoring four goals, and had 18 months remaining on his contract before the deal. West Ham were open to a loan but Flamengo insisted on a permanent transfer. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo called Paqueta a special player and wished him well. Paqueta was cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission.
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