Paquetá becomes the most expensive signing in the history of Brazilian football

Lucas Paquetá is back at Flamengo. The 28-year-old midfielder who played for Premier League side West Ham returns to the club that formed him.

A, around R$260 million reais. With this, Paquetá surpasses Gerson, who this year transferred to Cruzeiro for R$168 million.

British impressed

The attack gained repercussion in the international press. The London-based talkSPORT International program analyzed the negotiations between Rubro-Negro and West Ham for the transfer of the attacking midfielder.

“I will defend Flamengo tooth and nail, because I was lucky to see them play last year. They are the champions of Brazil, they are the champions of South America. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world. I think their revenue increased by 25% last year. Therefore, they are as rich as some Premier League clubs”, he began.

Ranking Most expensive signings in the history of Brazilian football

1. Lucas Paquetá (From West Ham-ING to Flamengo): R$260 million
2. Gerson (From Zenit-RUS to Cruzeiro): R$ 168.8 million
3. Vitor Roque (From Barcelona-ESP to Palmeiras): R$ 162.1 million
4. Samuel Lino (From Atlético de Madrid-ESP to Flamengo): R$ 150.7 million
5. Danilo (From Nottingham Forest-ING to Botafogo): R$ 143.3 million
6. Pedro (From Fiorentina- ITA to Flamengo): R$ 138 million
7. Carlos Tévez (From Boca Juniors-ARG to Corinthians): R$ 136.5 million
8. Thiago Almada (From Atlanta United-USA to Botafogo): R$ 130.8 million
9. Edmundo (From Fiorentina- ITA to Vasco): R$ 128.1 million
10. Gabigol (From Internazionale-ITA to Flamengo): R$ 126 million