West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá has sparked uncertainty surrounding his future at the London Stadium after he was left out of the FA Cup tie against QPR, a team he is keen on joining Flamengo for.
According to sources close to the Brazil international, there's no chance he'll be playing for West Ham next season. The 28-year-old, who joined the club for £51m in August 2022, began his career at Flamengo and hopes to return before this summer's World Cup.
Paquetá has grown disillusioned with life in England and feels compelled to leave due to the Football Association's investigation into spot-fixing allegations. The player was cleared of alleged breaches last year but the experience left a sour taste, contributing to his desire to return to Brazil.
Flamengo are willing to pay €40m (£34.7m) for Paquetá, and the Brazilian club is likely to test West Ham's resolve this month. With their relegation battle already on shaky ground, the club may be wary of selling him before the end of the season.
West Ham are aware of Paquetá's unhappiness but struggle to find a solution given his dip in form since the FA investigation. The team is facing an unbalanced squad with several key players leaving or set to depart.
Paquetá has been open about his struggles, boiling over during a 2-0 defeat by Liverpool and later accusing the FA of not providing him psychological support. With no chance of playing for West Ham next season, the club must now weigh their options carefully.
Ultimately, PaquetÁ's future hangs in the balance as Flamengo make their move. The Brazilian midfielder is poised to return home, where his roots run deep.
According to sources close to the Brazil international, there's no chance he'll be playing for West Ham next season. The 28-year-old, who joined the club for £51m in August 2022, began his career at Flamengo and hopes to return before this summer's World Cup.
Paquetá has grown disillusioned with life in England and feels compelled to leave due to the Football Association's investigation into spot-fixing allegations. The player was cleared of alleged breaches last year but the experience left a sour taste, contributing to his desire to return to Brazil.
Flamengo are willing to pay €40m (£34.7m) for Paquetá, and the Brazilian club is likely to test West Ham's resolve this month. With their relegation battle already on shaky ground, the club may be wary of selling him before the end of the season.
West Ham are aware of Paquetá's unhappiness but struggle to find a solution given his dip in form since the FA investigation. The team is facing an unbalanced squad with several key players leaving or set to depart.
Paquetá has been open about his struggles, boiling over during a 2-0 defeat by Liverpool and later accusing the FA of not providing him psychological support. With no chance of playing for West Ham next season, the club must now weigh their options carefully.
Ultimately, PaquetÁ's future hangs in the balance as Flamengo make their move. The Brazilian midfielder is poised to return home, where his roots run deep.
... he joined west ham like 2 years ago and already thinks he's done with england? i get it, the fa investigation was a major setback for him, but doesn't he owe them some loyalty after they invested £51m in him? 
anyway, flamengo is willing to pay big bucks for him, so i guess west ham is gonna have to make a decision soon 
... the question is, will they sell him before the season ends or try to find a solution?
i mean we all no hes been unhappy here, but 51m is a lot of dosh for him to just walk away. hes talkin about returnin to brazil before the world cup tho... flamengo is payin out big time and im guessin west ham is gonna have a tough time keepin him 
. They spent £51m on him last year and now they're just gonna let him leave for free? It's crazy talk! 
He's been through some weird stuff here, and his heart is in Brazil. Flamengo's willing to pay top dollar, so I think they've got a good shot at getting him. West Ham's squad is all over the place right now, and he's not exactly on form... so it's like, what's the point of keeping him? 
Unless they can somehow make him happy again? 
. It's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out...
spot-fixing allegations r sketchy 2 say the least but i guess thats why hes wanna leave west ham tho 
anyway, flamengo 2 win this one lol