Overview
- ESPN reports West Ham have agreed to receive the fee in 24 monthly instalments, with Flamengo working on how the payments are divided to safeguard its budget.
- The clubs have agreed a fixed fee of about €41.25m (£35.78m) with no add-ons, and a verbal agreement has been reported as recently as Monday.
- Paquetá has agreed personal terms with Flamengo through December 2029 and wants to return to Brazil.
- The 28-year-old has been out of West Ham’s matchday squads since January 6 as negotiations advanced.
- West Ham’s stance reflects his contract having about 18 months remaining and the desire for clarity during a survival fight, while Brazil’s window runs into March; some outlets suggest the fee could reach a domestic record if it hits €42m.