Overview
- West Ham confirmed Paquetá’s permanent exit to Flamengo, with reports placing the fee at about £36–36.5 million.
- The Brazil international said Tottenham and Chelsea made contact, but he told his agent he only wanted Flamengo.
- Paquetá joined West Ham in 2022, making 139 appearances and scoring 23 goals, including the assist for the 2023 Conference League winner.
- Goal.com reported the transfer was finalised on Friday, capping months of discussions over a move back to Rio de Janeiro.
- Coverage notes his 2023 move to Manchester City collapsed during an FA betting probe, and he was later cleared of spot-fixing allegations.