""The second moment [that he had talks with Flamengo], incredibly enough, was when I already knew I could continue playing normally [after the betting investigation]," Paqueta told Globoesporte. "That's when I felt even more of a desire to return to Flamengo. Maybe I shouldn't even be saying this, but I had some conversations with [Flamengo coach] Filipe [Luis], who is a friend, in addition to the work he's doing at Flamengo." "I really expressed my desire to return and also showed it to my agents.""
""I've been doing my job well, but it was a very strong desire. I tried very hard, but unfortunately, once again, I decided to respect my club, not to force anything, because it's a club that supported me, that I have enormous affection for." "I understood that it wasn't the right time, but I know the doors will always be open for me. I know that""
Lucas Paqueta wanted to return to Flamengo during the summer transfer window but chose not to force a move away from West Ham out of respect. Paqueta previously played for Flamengo before joining AC Milan in 2018-19, scoring 11 goals and providing two assists in 49 league matches. Flamengo and Aston Villa showed interest over recent seasons. West Ham sit 18th in the Premier League after a managerial change from Graham Potter to Nuno Espirito Santo. Paqueta has three goals in 11 league games this season, one fewer than his season-best of four. Paqueta held conversations with coach Filipe Luis and intends to return to Flamengo later in his career.
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