"Lucas Paqueta has formally informed West Ham United of his desire to leave the club and return to Flamengo, the Brazilian giants where his professional journey began. The midfielder has already agreed personal terms with Flamengo, and the Rio de Janeiro side are preparing a fresh round of negotiations with West Ham in the coming days, according to Fabrizio Romano."
"Flamengo have been working quietly but persistently behind the scenes to bring Paqueta home. Discussions between the player's representatives and the Brazilian club progressed rapidly last week, culminating in a full agreement on personal terms. The move has now taken a significant step forward with Paqueta officially communicating his desire to leave the Premier League club. Sources close to Flamengo believe West Ham may be open to softening their stance, especially now that the player himself has pushed for the move."
"For the Hammers, Paqueta's situation arrives at a delicate moment. The Brazilian has been one of the team's most influential players since joining from Lyon in 2022. Losing him mid-season would be a significant blow for their chances of survival in the Premier League. However, the Hammers are aware that retaining an unhappy player rarely ends well. Flamengo, meanwhile, are pushing aggressively. They view Paqueta not only as a marquee signing, but as a symbolic return of one of their most successful academy graduates."
Lucas Paqueta has formally told West Ham United he wants to leave and return to Flamengo. The midfielder has agreed personal terms with Flamengo, and the Brazilian club is preparing a fresh round of negotiations with West Ham in the coming days. Flamengo worked quietly, and talks between the player's representatives and the club led to an agreement on personal terms. Sources close to Flamengo believe West Ham may soften its stance now that the player has pushed for the move. West Ham face a difficult decision because Paqueta is a key player and losing him mid-season would damage their survival hopes.
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