Lucas Paquetá’s time at West Ham United could be nearing its end, with the Brazilian midfielder reportedly eyeing a return to his boyhood club Flamengo. The 27-year-old, who has had a turbulent season both on and off the pitch, is said to be considering a fresh start—potentially away from the Premier League.<\/p>
Paquetá, once a major target for Manchester City, endured a difficult campaign last term as West Ham struggled for form under new manager Graham Potter. With the Hammers failing to find consistency, sources close to the midfielder have indicated that he is now open to leaving the London Stadium this summer.<\/p>
While West Ham are not actively looking to sell the playmaker, they are aware that a deal could bring in a fee of around £30 million—money that would be useful as the club plans a squad rebuild. Flamengo, where Paquetá began his professional career, are believed to be interested in bringing him back, though it remains uncertain whether they can meet the financial demands of such a move.<\/p>
Paquetá’s situation is further complicated by an ongoing investigation linked to betting irregularities. The midfielder is reportedly under scrutiny as part of a betting probe, a matter that has cast a shadow over his immediate future in English football. Although nothing has been confirmed publicly, the threat of a potential ban has added urgency to his desire for a change of scenery.<\/p>
Despite the off-field concerns, Paquetá remains a fan favourite at Flamengo, and signs point to a strong emotional connection with the club. On June 20, he posted an Instagram story showing Flamengo’s second goal against Chelsea at the Club World Cup, captioned: “Isso é Flamengo”<\/em> — “This is Flamengo,” reaffirming his bond with the Rio-based club.<\/p> Should Paquetá make a move this summer, it could also reignite interest from Manchester City. Pep Guardiola had previously identified the Brazilian as a creative addition to his squad, and with Paquetá’s future up in the air, City may be tempted to revisit that pursuit.<\/p>\n Lucas Paquetá’s time at West Ham United could be nearing its end, with the Brazilian midfielder reportedly eyeing a return to his boyhood club Flamengo. The 27-year-old, who has had a turbulent season both on and off the pitch, is said to be considering a fresh start—potentially away from the Premier League. Paquetá, once a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4038],"tags":[6553,8254,8168,5298],"class_list":["post-69867","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-soccer","tag-flamengo","tag-lucas-paqueta","tag-transfers","tag-west-ham"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n