by Staff Writer
Friday, 30th January 2026
Lucas Paqueta has finally completed his return to Flamengo, amidst scenes of hysteria in Rio de Janeiro.
The midfielder returned to his former club this week to complete a £36million switch from West Ham, with the Hammers recouping practically all the fee they paid Ligue 1 side Lyon for his services three-and-a-half years ago.
Paqueta - who thanked his new club's sponsors for making the deal happen - has signed a deal with his boyhood club tying him to the Rubro-Negro until December 2030. He will wear the number 20 shirt for Flamengo.
The Brazilian international made a total of 139 appearances for the Hammers during his time in London, scoring 23 goals and registering 15 assists - equating to one goal or assist roughly every three-and-a-half matches.
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