Brazilian club Flamengo have signed West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta in a record-breaking 42 million euros transfer in South American football, which the English club confirmed on Wednesday
Paqueta, 28, was cleared in July of spot-fixing allegations that had hung over him and were seen as costing him a likely move to Manchester City two years ago. West Ham said they had tried their best to convince him to stay, but reluctantly agreed to the transfer.
Lucas has made it clear that, for personal and family reasons, he wishes to return home to Brazil and make a fresh start, said the statement.
