Lucas Paquetá at Flamengo: values, competition and negotiation model - News Room USA

Lucas Paquetá is closer to returning to Flamengo. Journalist Fabrizio Romano assured that the player and Rubro-negro have already reached an agreement, and that the Rubro-negro club is now negotiating the values with West Ham, from England.

According to information released by ESPN, the midfielder welcomes the possibility of wearing the red-black shirt again, even though he has alternatives in European football.

According to the vehicle, if the English club facilitates the exit, the player would put Flamengo ahead of other interested parties from abroad. The emotional weight of returning to the club where he started his career is one of the decisive factors for Paquetá.

🚨🔴⚫️ Lucas Paquetá has reached an agreement with Flamengo on personal terms, all done on player side.

Paquetá wants to return to Brazil and talks are now ongoing with West Ham.

Up to #WHUFC with player pushing to make it happen. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/2HD4rVnFx9

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 12, 2026

In the last few hours, Tottenham made an attempt to get closer to the Brazilian midfielder, seeking to cross their London rival. However, the English club was informed that Lucas Paquetá’s main desire is to return to Brazil this month.

At West Ham, the player’s departure is not well regarded at the moment. Coach Nuno Espírito Santo is against the negotiation, as the team faces a delicate scenario in the Premier League and is in 18th place, involved in the fight against relegation.

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How much does Flamengo plan to pay for Paquetá?

According to ESPN, in the budget foreseen for the season, the club set aside up to 30 million euros (around R$188.5 million) to invest in signing a striker. This value is part of the general planning to reinforce the squad.

At the same time, there is a specific amount allocated to Lucas Paquetá. The amount is around 35 million euros (R$ 220 million), a value that West Ham is already aware of. Paquetá has a contract until 2027 with the English club, with the option of renewing it for another year.

In an interview given to ge in 2025, Paquetá had already said that he negotiated twice with Flamengo and spoke with Filipe Luís.

West Ham scenario and numbers

If the talks do not progress at the beginning of the year, the tendency is for the negotiations to gain strength after the World Cup, during the opening of the European summer market.

West Ham’s situation in the Premier League is also a concern, as the team is in 18th place, with just 14 points gained in 21 games.

Furthermore, the midfielder would fear a transfer to another European club and the possibility of not performing as expected, which could compromise his presence in the World Cup. In the current season, he has five goals and one assist in 19 matches for the “Hammers”.