Paqueta
(Credit: Imago)
Mark Smith
Sat 17 May 2025 13:40, UK
Lucas Paqueta has endured a horrible year at West Ham United, with off-field matters catching up with him, it seems.
The Brazilian is still awaiting the outcome of his spot-fixing trial, with the case now adjourned until the end of his season after being accused of deliberate yellow cards.
Paqueta was forced to tears after picking up another booking against Tottenham recently, and it has been suggested he could still be sold.
He wouldn’t be the only one leaving this summer, with a big-name exit now confirmed.
Lucas Paqueta’s trial is postponed
Paqueta’s future in football remains uncertain (Credit: Imago)
Paqueta reacts to West Ham exit
Aaron Cresswell will move on from the London Stadium this summer when his contract expires, and he will leave behind a fitting legacy.
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From returning to Europe to lifting the UEFA Europa Conference League, Cresswell has been there and done it since he was signed all those years ago.
Łukasz Fabiański, Vladimír Coufal and Danny Ings will also depart.
With the news confirmed, Cresswell delivered a heartfelt message to the fans via Instagram, admitting he will always be a Hammer.
Paqueta summed it up perfectly, writing back: “Legend.”
Graham Potter begins new era
With four of the most experienced members of the squad moving on, Potter and Kyle MacAuley are going to be busy this summer.
Several new signings will be needed, and this could finally indicate a changing of the guard at the London Stadium, and a shocking year all round.
It seems unlikely that Cresswell will achieve a testimonial, like Mark Noble did, but a brilliant reception has been predicted for his London Stadium farewell.
Stats (All competitions) Cresswell
Matches 367
Goals 11
Assists 37
Minutes played 30,075
Cresswell’s all-time stats for the Hammers.
With over 350 games for the Irons, there won’t be many in this current squad that go on to achieve that milestone, something he must be immensely proud of.
Nottingham Forest are the final visitors to the London Stadium, and it is fitting that his final game will be against Ipswich, who he was signed from back in July 2014.
It’s time to go out with a bang. Thanks for the memories.
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