"Lucas has made it clear that, for personal and family reasons, he wishes to return home to Brazil and make a fresh start after being cleared in July 2025 of FA misconduct charges that took two years to be resolved - a situation that caused him significant mental strain. Despite the club doing everything possible to persuade Lucas to stay, he has remained adamant that his wish is to leave."
"Paqueta has not featured for West Ham since a 2-1 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest on January 6. The Brazil international is keen to leave the Hammers and rejoin Flamengo, whose president said earlier this week they were close to an agreement. That deal has now been sealed, with Flamengo reportedly set to pay $48.9m (£35.8m) for the playmaker, who has scored four Premier League goals and provided one assist in the competition this term."
Lucas Paquetá is set to rejoin Flamengo after West Ham agreed a reported $48.9m (£35.8m) fee and allowed him to travel for a medical and discuss personal terms. Paquetá has not played for West Ham since a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on January 6 and has expressed a desire to return to Brazil for personal and family reasons. He was cleared in July 2025 of FA misconduct charges that took two years to be resolved, a situation that caused him significant mental strain. West Ham reluctantly accepted his transfer request after attempting to persuade him to remain. Paquetá joined West Ham from Lyon in 2022, made 139 appearances with 124 starts, helped win the Conference League in 2023, and has four Premier League goals and one assist this season.
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