West Ham Rice
Former West Ham and current Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice (credit: Imago)
Max Wilkins
Tue 17 December 2024 20:40, UK
Declan Rice has liked an Instagram post which could point to Lucas Paqueta staying at West Ham.
The former Hammers captain has continued to have a relationship with his former teammates at the London Stadium, despite joining Arsenal over a year ago.
This has seen him like a post after the Irons secured a point away to Bournemouth on Monday (16 December) after conceding a late equaliser.
Despite not picking up a precious three points, one moment stood out to supporters as Paqueta kissed the badge after scoring a penalty.
Declan Rice likes Lucas Paqueta image after West Ham v Bournemouth
The Brazilian international took to Instagram after the game to say: “We deserved more, thank you for everyone’s support, focus on the next challenge!”
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This was partnered with an image of his celebration which showed his loyalty to the Hammers after recent transfer rumours linking him away from East London.
There has been interest shown from Brazilian Serie A sides Flamengo and Botafogo [the Sun on Sunday] in the 27-year-old who could return to his homeland in January or the summer.
Given that Julen Lopetegui had benched the former Lyon man in recent weeks, there was fear that a move away from the London Stadium could go through.
West Ham star Lucas Paqueta via Instagram
This doesn’t appear to be the case now after the attacking midfielder’s celebration at the Vitality which showcased his love for the Irons.
If this is the case, it could be a turning point for Paqueta under the Spanish head coach as the ex-Real Madrid boss looks to turn around his side’s fortunes.
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