Now it’s official: Lucas Paquetá is ready to take the field for Flamengo against Corinthiansnext Sunday (1), in the decision of the Brazilian Super Cup, in Brasília.
the new red-black number 20 had his contract published in the Daily Newsletter (BID) of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), late this Friday afternoon (30).
Bureaucracy was crucial for Paquetá to have the chance to debut soon. Now, the decision on participation is in the hands of coach Filipe Luís.
Due to the impact of the signing, there is an expectation that Paquetá will at least be involved in the game on Sunday, at 4pm (Brasília time), at the BRB Mané Garrincha Arena.
Lucas Paquetá at Flamengo
Flamengo made the signing of Lucas Paqueta official this Friday afternoon (30). After signing the contract, the player was announced on the red-black club’s social media.
The 28-year-old midfielder became the most expensive player in the history of Brazilian football and signed a contract with Mengão until December 2030.
At 28 years of age, Paquetá will wear the number 20 shirt, as a tribute to Vini Jr., his former club and Brazilian teammate.
Formed at Ninho do Urubu, in Rio de Janeiro, last Thursday (29).
Flamengo’s historic signing
The signing of Lucas Paquetá, for R$260 million, will be the most expensive in the history of Brazilian football, surpassing the amounts Cruzeiro paid for Gerson.
Recently, the Minas Gerais club paid approximately R$160 million to Zenit in Russia for the midfielder.
